Who are Wayne Rooney’s parents Jeanette and Thomas?
WAYNE Rooney’s documentary is airing on BBC One on Saturday June 15, 2024 and offers an exclusive in-depth look into his life and career.
Rooney is talking about his children, wife and his parents Thomas and Jeanette, but what do we know about his parents?
Who are Wayne Sr and Jeanette Rooney?
Rooney’s mum Jeanette Marie is a dinner lady at De La Salle academy, the school in Liverpool where Wayne and his brothers went.
In 2021 the school came under threat of closure after two less than satisfactory Ofsted inspections.
“I have worked here for nearly 25 years, one lady I work with has been here a year longer than me,” Jeanette told The Mirror.
“We are here as we love this school.
“The boys are just brilliant.
“They are so polite and well-mannered.
“I have loved serving them dinner and seeing them grow up – so many of them have gone on to do really well for themselves.
“I am just so sad that the school might be closing.
“This community needs this school.
“It has been a massive part of so many lives – it would be tragic if they got rid of it.”
Rooney has previously been very protective over his parents and spoke about his dislike for TV host Jonathan Ross, who made comments about pictures of Thomas and Jeanette on holiday in 2003.
“That’s the one thing that really p***ed me off,” Manchester United‘s all-time top scorer told the Daily Mail.
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“Still, to this day, if I saw Jonathan Ross, I would speak to him and ask him why.
“10 years ago, I wouldn’t have spoken to him. I would have hit him.
“If you are having a go at me, no problem.
“I’m in the public eye. I get it.
“But not my parents. I felt that was really unfair.”
Not much is known about Rooney’s father Thomas’ career.
But Thomas was arrested in 2011 over their alleged involvement in a £100,000 football betting scam.
The investigation was centred around “suspicious” bets placed on a player being sent off during a Scottish Premier League game.
In April 2012, Mr Rooney’s solicitor Anthony Barnfather told the BBC his client would face no further action.
He said: “Mr Rooney Sr has always vigorously denied the allegations and maintained his innocence throughout the investigation.
“He is delighted the matter has now concluded.”
How to watch Rooney 2004: World at His Feet
Rooney 2004: World at His Feet is a documentary that provides insights into Wayne Rooney’s early career, particularly focusing on his impact during the 2004 period.
The documentary is airing on BBC One on Saturday June 15, 2024 at 10.30 pm.
It is also available to stream on BBC iPlayer since June 1, 2024.