Football NewsMetro FootballUnverified source· 23 Aug 2026
Rooney slams Man United's 'schoolboy' defending
Wayne Rooney didn't hold back after Manchester United's loss to Hull City.
N. Rooney
coach
Competition
Premier League
Result
Hull City defeated Manchester United
Criticism
Rooney called United 'too passive'
What happened. Wayne Rooney criticized Manchester United's performance after their defeat to Hull City, calling their defending 'schoolboy'.
- Rooney said United were 'too passive' in the match.
- He specifically criticized a United star's defending.
- The defeat came in the Premier League on August 23, 2026.
“too passive”
— Wayne Rooney
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