Thursday, 16 February 2012

Wayne Makes Switcharooney


Wayne Rooney has named his new race horse Switcharooney. 

The Manchester United striker followed in the footsteps of manager Sir Alex Ferguson and team-mate Michael Owen after splashing out on the £63,000 two-year-old colt shortly before Christmas. 

Rooney had originally wanted to name the horse Oceans Seven. 

But the England star was forced to change after that name had already been registered.

Rooney shares ownership of the horse with his wife Coleen.

Rod Street, Chief Executive of Racing for Change, said: 'You can bet that these names will go in every punter's notebook. 

'Rooney has a great strike rate so it's hard to imagine that his nags won't score as well.' 

Owen added on Twitter: 'After weeks of indecision, Wazza has decided to call his horse Switcharooney! Let's hope he is a good un!'