Wayne Rooney Misses Match For Son's Birth


Wayne Rooney will miss Sir Alex Ferguson's final match in charge of Manchester United because his wife is expecting their second child.
The 27-year-old striker, whose future at the club is in doubt, was given permission to sit out the trip to West Bromwich Albion.
It is Premier League champions United's last game of the season and Sir Alex's final ever match as manager.
Rooney's wife Coleen is expecting a second boy, a brother for three-year-old Kai.
She has already revealed on Twitter she is now past her due date.
And on Sunday she posted: "Such an uncomfortable sleep last night!!! #hurryupbaby Looks like its gonna be a nice day today!! Enjoy x"
The West Brom game is the second in a row Rooney has missed since asking for a transfer.
He was absent against Swansea City for Sir Alex's final match at Old Trafford but joined the parade to celebrate United's Premier League win.
Rooney has asked to leave the club once before, although he signed a new contract after announcing his intention to move on in October 2010.
The England international has scored more than 200 goals for United since joining from Everton in 2004.
David Moyes, his former boss at Goodison Park, will take over from Sir Alex, who is becoming an ambassador for United.