Rooney's explosive temper appears to be landing him in trouble off the pitch as well as on it...Former Liverpool player and BBC television pundit Mark Lawrenson has claimed that Wayne Rooney and manager Sir Alex Ferguson had a huge row following Manchester United’s 4-1 defeat to Liverpool.
Speaking to BBC Radio Five Live, Lawrenson insisted that the falling-out between the pair led to Rooney being left out of United’s next game against Fulham.
The champions lost that game 2-0 at Craven Cottage, with Rooney starting on the bench and then coming on the pitch, only to be sent-off after picking up two yellow cards.
Speaking about the situation, Lawrenson suggested that Ferguson had continuing problems with his fiery striker but backed the Scot to resolve their differences.
“We are told he had a massive row with Fergie and he left him out at Fulham,” he said.
“It is an ongoing problem, but if anyone can deal with it, it is Sir Alex.”
Rooney’s sending-off, and United’s defeat to Fulham, has meant it has been a bad couple of weeks for the Red Devils, who have seen their lead at the top of the Premier League cut to just one point.
Liverpool, who routed the European Champions 4-1 at Old Trafford a week earlier, are now hot on their heels, although they have played a game more than their bitter rivals.
The Reds now have the opportunity to claim top spot next weekend as they play before United and Rooney will not be in action as the Old Trafford outfit take on Aston Villa, due to suspension.
Having scored twice for England yesterday against Slovakia in a man-of-the-match display at Wembley, his absence is likely to be sorely felt.
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