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Wayne Rooney Says He Locked Coleen Out Over Liverpool Title Flags

He recounted the episode on his BBC podcast as an example of how his Everton loyalties strain derby week.

Overview

  • Rooney said Coleen hung Liverpool flags at their old home during the club’s 2019–20 title celebrations and that he briefly locked her out after asking her to take them down.
  • He stressed she was outside “not too long” and shared the anecdote on The Wayne Rooney Show, which BBC platforms distribute.
  • Rooney described the Merseyside derby build-up as “horrible,” said it made him feel sick, and noted he never won the fixture in seven appearances for Everton.
  • He added that the rivalry still divides the household, pointing to champion flags at the home of Coleen’s parents.
  • Reflecting on matches against Liverpool, he said he relished physical battles with Steven Gerrard, separating friendship off the pitch from fierce competition on it.