Football: Rooney Leaves His Past Behind Him As Killer Blow Buries Blues
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AYNE'S world has changed. Now, at least, England's finest striking talent is not scared to put a foot out of line when he runs out at Goodison Park. Back in February in the FA Cup, Wayne Rooney's first return to Everton since his acrimonious transfer to Manchester United was accompanied by police sirens and helicopter surveillance.
In April, when Everton mauled United in the league, Rooney tip- toed around, not wanting to upset anyone. He was determined to applaud the Gwladys Street end despite the abuse. On Saturday, he was subjected only to regulation, low key booing while scoring the goal - his first ever at Goodison Park not in a blue shirt - that put to rest the fear of actually losing to his boyhood heroes.See the full content of this document
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Football: Rooney Leaves His Past Behind Him As Killer Blow Buries Blues
That goal killed off a surprisingly limp Everton, who showed little of the fire and ferocity that took them into the Champions League qualifiers.
In Rooney's ow...See the full content of this document
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