The Wayne Rooney Show

Wayne Rooney sits down with Paddy Pimblett for a brutally honest chat on football, the UFC and life at the top.
Can Liverpool handle the pressure of the Merseyside Derby? Why does Paddy hate Arsenal so much? From Liverpool and Everton to Arsenal and Manchester City, they break down football’s biggest talking points - form, pressure, scouse identity, and what really matters in big games.
Wayne’s love of the fight game takes the conversation beyond football, as Paddy opens up on fight camps, setbacks, and his winning mentality - while Wayne reflects on pressure, discipline and performing at the highest level.
This episode contains a discussion about mental health and suicide. If you have been affected by any of the issues raised, you can find support via the BBC Action Line: https://bbc.co.uk/actionline/

Wayne Rooney reacts to a huge weekend in the Premier League as the pressure intensifies on Mikel Arteta and Arsenal. Are they starting to overthink the title race? Is this just a dip, or the start of something bigger? And how much are Arteta’s methods helping, or adding to the pressure?
Are Manchester City once again timing their run perfectly? Why do Guardiola’s teams always look so calm when it matters most?
Wayne talks about how it feels to be in the midst of a title race and which player took the Manchester United team paint balling and kayaking to take their minds off the league?
And will Spurs and Roberto De Zerbi beat the drop? After another defeat, is it a confidence issue, a tactical problem, or something deeper within the squad?

Wayne Rooney sits down with Luke Littler. What does it feel like to perform under pressure as a teenager? How do you block out the noise when the whole world is watching? Also just how does Luke get on with Luke Humphries, and is taking risks the only way to reach the very top?
From Luke's rapid rise and fearless approach on the biggest stages, to Waynes own experiences at Manchester United and England, the pair explore the mentality required to succeed at the highest level.
They debate the moments that define greatness - would you rather score a last-minute winner at Old Trafford, or hit a nine-darter under the lights? And why do the very best, from Phil Taylor to Roger Federer, have what it takes to reach the very top?

Wayne Rooney reveals his top 5 sports stars of all time - but who truly deserves the title of the greatest ever? And which name at No.1 will surprise you most? And why did he leave out some huge names you’d expect?
Wayne shares personal stories about what was it really like meeting Michael Jordan? What happened when he sat down for dinner with Mike Tyson? He also talks about how watching Tiger Woods at Augusta was so special.
From the dominance of Serena Williams to the cultural impact of Michael Jordan, the relentless winning of Tom Brady and the raw power of Mike Tyson, Wayne breaks down the athletes who defined their eras. But who changed their sport the most? And why does one unexpected name rise above them all?

Recorded shortly before his return to management with Bristol City, Wayne Rooney sits down with his former manager, Roy Hodgson, for a revealing conversation about life at the very top of football. Just what is it really like managing players like Roberto Carlos and Ronaldo? And how do you cope with the pressure that comes with England? And why did Liverpool go so wrong?
He also speaks about Oliver Glasner, what does he make of the job he’s doing now? Roy also names former Palace players he believes are operating at the level of Rooney, Gerrard and Terry.
Wayne fondly remembers his time being managed by Roy and what really changes when you go from player to manager? How do you earn respect in the dressing room, and what does pressure feel like when results begin to turn?