Talk:Wayne Rooney

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Semi-protected edit request on 24 January 2019

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Please update external links to fix a broken link for Manchester United website. Should be https://www.manutd.com/en/players-and-staff/detail/wayne-rooney rather than http://www.manutd.com/en/History/Legends/Wayne-Rooney.aspx 2A02:C7F:BA6B:8000:3CE2:FEC6:4623:AAFC (talk) 23:13, 24 January 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Done – Jonesey95 (talk) 07:18, 25 January 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Change

I want to change Wayne Ronney is english professional footballer who plays for DC United in Major League Soccer. DG Mester (talk) 00:47, 13 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]

That makes no sense.

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D.C. United captain

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In the 2nd paragraph in the D.C. United section it's mentioned that he was made captain after 3 games in two separate sentences. These could (and should) probably be combined. 217.39.80.21 (talk) 07:17, 6 August 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Done —KuyaBriBri^Talk 20:01, 8 August 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Is'nt he at derby?

I heard he transferred to Derby county any ideas Zlatan markaçşi (talk) 14:50, 13 October 2019 (UTC)[reply]

He is due to move there in January. 16 October 2019

@Zlatan markaçşi: Done. Once the transfer was finalized the infobox was updated. You have eyes, go check for yourself. Matthewishere0 (talk) 06:35, 30 May 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Semi-protected edit request on 13 August 2020

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Changing the image to a more updated picture. 2016 is four years old now. There should be a picture of him in 2020. Hilder2000 (talk) 13:56, 13 August 2020 (UTC)[reply]

The only images we are allowed to use are commons:Category:Wayne Rooney. There aren't any recent ones. – Thjarkur (talk) 14:17, 13 August 2020 (UTC)[reply]

He has 253 goal for Man United !

Change Man United Goals Numbers With 253 !!! Im Chachuka (talk) 09:27, 13 December 2020 (UTC)[reply]

I assume you're talking about the infobox on the right of the page? That only includes league goals, if you would care to read the article more carefully. Thanks. – Pee Jay 13:15, 13 December 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Semi-protected edit request on 16 January 2021

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Surely his Wiki entry needs to mention his final game for United being winning the Europa League with the armband? 2A01:C23:5C5C:4B00:68F1:DAE3:332:52C (talk) 14:27, 16 January 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Done. ◢ Ganbaruby!  (Say hi!) 01:23, 19 January 2021 (UTC)[reply]

No longer holds record

Sergio Aguero now holds the record for most premier league goals with one club (184) Vivalaskate888 (talk) 22:46, 23 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Semi-protected edit request on 15 October 2021

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Wayne rooneys goals are completely off, as shown on his official website and many sources to confirm this https://www.officialwaynerooney.com/stats/ 2A02:C7E:3251:5B00:C16C:ECDA:807F:18B2 (talk) 12:50, 15 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Looks fine to me. If you add up all international apps and goals to the career apps and goals among all competitions, you may find they match the numbers in the link you've provided. Iggy (Swan) (Contribs) 08:01, 17 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Semi-protected edit request on 22 November 2021

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Rooney's final game in his career came in a 3-0 loss to Middlesbrough. Shortly after, he became interim manager and removed himself from the playing squad. 86.29.73.139 (talk) 07:34, 22 November 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 12:03, 22 November 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Semi-protected edit request on 8 January 2022

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Add "Wayne Rooney is widely considered as one of the greatest player in the history of Premier League and England national team" Where it says he is one of the best players of his generation. 203.192.243.130 (talk) 08:30, 8 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made.Kpddg ^(talk) 12:18, 8 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]

John Rooney

On personal life, John has moved from Stockport to Barrow now Djdodds1234 (talk) 22:07, 28 March 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Semi-protected edit request on 2 April 2022

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Wayne Rooney has scored 253 for Manchester United. And has 366 goals overall in his career. Migga123 (talk) 23:21, 2 April 2022 (UTC)[reply]