Since he’s without a manager’s job, Wayne Rooney is considering boxing as his next move – and a source tells new that wife Coleen is supportive but concerned
Shelley Spadoni
She’s stood by her man many times before and it looks like Coleen Rooney may have to do it all over again, as husband Wayne is poised to take his career in a new direction, which a source claimed is making her “worried”.
The football legend is said to have been training for months to get himself into peak fitness for a new career in boxing.
It’s a move that is initially thought to have surprised those around him, but Wayne has always been passionate about boxing. And the 38-year-old will certainly be wanting somewhere to focus his efforts, after being sacked as Birmingham City manager at the beginning of January.
Wayne, who has four sons – Kai, 14, Klay, 10, Kit, eight, and six-year-old Cass – with Coleen, is without a job for now, after his former team suffered nine defeats out of 15 matches. And he could be set to follow in the footsteps of Tyson Fury by stepping into the boxing ring.
Coleen, however, isn’t exactly over the moon about the prospect, the source has told new but, as ever, she’s prepared to support Wayne.
“A potential move into boxing is a worry for Coleen,” the source said. “She knows it can be a very dangerous sport and they have young children to think about. She wishes it was something else, but he’s always loved boxing.”
As a boy, the career choice for Wayne was always between football and boxing. He opted for football, going on to become one of England’s greatest players. But, as a youngster growing up in Liverpool, he was also a member of an amateur boxing club.
“Coleen knows that unless Wayne’s doing sport, he’s not a happy bunny,” said the source. “And without him being happy, it’s not a happy home. She’s backing him all the way but, yes, she’s concerned. He’s also not as young as he used to be.”
Coleen, 37, will no doubt remain Wayne’s rock, even if she is worried that he could hurt himself, just as she has been unwavering throughout countless sporting triumphs, disappointments and even the cheating scandals that have threatened to destroy their marriage.
“Coleen will let Wayne do what he needs to do, as she always has with the football – like moving home at the drop of a hat,” our source said.
The Rooneys could do worse than taking a leaf out of Tyson and Par
