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Coleen Rooney reveals new hobby for out of work Wayne! Plymouth sacking allows Man Utd legend to get adventurous

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  • Lasted 25 games in charge of Pilgrims
  • Spending more time with his family
  • Ex-England star has taken up skiing
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  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    The Manchester United legend was hoping to rebuild his reputation in coaching circles at Home Park, off the back of a disastrous 83-day stint at Birmingham, but lasted just 25 games in Devon and left with the Pilgrims rooted to the foot of the second tier table.

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    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Rooney has been freed to spend more time with his family, and is taking up a pastime that he was prevented from pursuing during his playing days. With no contracts to contend with at present, the ex-England captain is able to put his body on the line.

  • WHAT COLEEN ROONEY SAID

    Coleen has told HELLO!: "He's just started skiing. We both went to the [Indoor Snowcentre] Chill Factore in Manchester, and had a lesson. I've been skiing for a few years now because of the kids, but he's never done it before. So now that’s something we're sharing together."

    The 2024 I’m A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here runner-up added: "We do active days out with the kids. We have days where we go to trails and we’re lucky to have a gym in the house, we have a boxing ring that gets used a lot as well. We try and do a lot together."

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    DID YOU KNOW?

    While spending time with their four children – including oldest son Kai, who is catching the eye in Manchester United’s academy system – is a priority for the Rooneys, they also enjoy spending time alone. Coleen went on to say: "We try to have a date night every week. It was hard with him being away in Plymouth. So now to have him back home is nice. We try and do something together – even if it's just a takeaway or a night away from the kids. I do think it's important to make time for each other."

  • WHAT NEXT?

    United, who have been struggling for consistency again in 2024-25, have been urged to consider bringing Rooney onto their coaching staff as a striker coach. The 39-year-old is, however, enjoying a spell away from professional football for now.