Wayne Rooney takes on new sport after Plymouth sacking as Coleen Rooney reveals all
Wayne Rooney has started skiing in the wake of his recent dismissal from Plymouth, according to wife Coleen.
The football icon was sacked by the Championship side on New Year’s Eve after a dreadful stint in charge, with the Pilgrims embroiled in a relegation battle.
It is currently unclear what the future holds for Rooney, especially given how he’s struggled in management so far.
Prior to his time at Plymouth he’d toiled at Birmingham, while he also failed to set the world alight during his time in America with D.C United.
Rooney now has more time on his hands than before.
And Coleen, speaking to Hello!, has revealed that he’s taken up skiing to help pass the time.
“He’s just started skiing,” she said.
“We both went to the [Indoor Snowcentre] Chill Factore in Manchester, and had a lesson.
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“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.”
Coleen also revealed that fitness is an important aspect of the couple’s relationship, as well as the odd date night.
She continued: “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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“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.
“Last night we went to see Mrs Doubtfire at the theatre. 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.”
Rooney and Coleen lived apart while he was Plymouth manager.
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Coleen recently came second in I’m A Celebrity, with McFly singer Danny Jones beating her to secure the title of King of the Jungle.
She has now explained that ITV chiefs had been pursuing her for years before she finally accepted.
And Coleen also made it clear she’s got no regrets about appearing on the popular show.
“I’ve been asked for years to go on the show, and it was never the right time,” she said.
“Being a mum of four boys and with them being young it was not convenient. I also had a lot of things going on in life.
“And this year I said, ‘why not?’ It’s an experience that I am so glad I’ve done.
“It was a challenge for myself, I was ready to do that, to do something for myself.”