Match ReportMirror FootballUnverified source· 23 Aug 2026
Rooney slams Shaw's 'schoolboy' defending in Hull defeat
United's opening-day shock at Hull had Rooney fuming at Shaw's display.
Hull City— – —
NS · Premier League
Manchester UnitedCompetition
Premier League
Score
Hull City 2-0 Manchester United
Scorers
Semi Ajayi, Nobel Mendy
Venue
MKM Stadium
What happened. Manchester United lost 2-0 to Hull City on the opening day, with Wayne Rooney criticizing Luke Shaw's defending as 'schoolboy'.
- Hull scored through Ajayi and Mendy in the first half.
- Rooney singled out Shaw for criticism after the defeat.
- United were favourites but were rocked early by Hull's intensity.
“schoolboy”
— Wayne Rooney
United will need to regroup quickly after a disappointing start to the season.
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