WAYNE Rooney’s dug-out strop was caused by spitting
Turkish fans and not because boss Sir Alex Ferguson substituted
him.
The Manchester United striker fumed as he hurled a boot
to the ground after he was replaced by Michael Owen midway through
the second half of the 1-0 Champions League victory over Besiktas
in Istanbul.
Rooney was clearly seen arguing with taunting Turks
gathered above the United dug-out.
After he sat down on the bench the England ace threw
his boot to the ground.
It was believed he was angry at being taken off at
being taken off with the match still goalless.
But it emerged last night that Rooney has told friends
he was hit on the forehead by spitting supporters who were taunting
him.
Now the truth behind the angry outburst is out it seems
Rooney showed great restraint by only throwing down his boot.
But no official complaint has been made to UEFA.