Former Birmingham City boss Wayne Rooney reveals how son drove £3,000 golf cart into lake

Wayne Rooney shared a rather expensive incident where one of his sons and a £3,000 golf cart unexpectedly plunged into a lake on their family property.

The former Birmingham City boss moved into the plush six-bedroom pad in December 2021, which boasts two man-made fishing lakes on its sprawling 40-acre grounds.

Rooney, who installed the lakes, also treated his brood to a golf cart for easy movement around the vast property. However, during a chat with Gary Neville on The Overlap, he revealed that the vehicle had a wet end thanks to one of his boys.

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Filming at Rooney’s home, Neville asked: “Are you going swimming in that lake?” Rooney’s response was a cautionary tale: “I wouldn’t. I had a golf buggy. The day I left for America as a manager.”

He detailed the water adventure, saying: “I went to the airport and one of the kids went straight in,” the Mirror reports.

Rooney’s time in the United States saw him at the helm of MLS side DC United from July 2022, returning from a previous spell as a player.

After his role as American manager, Rooney took the reins at Birmingham City, but his tenure lasted just 83 days. Under his leadership, Birmingham’s position in the Championship dropped from sixth to 20th, culminating in his sacking and the club’s eventual relegation to League One.

Despite the setback, Rooney is preparing for his next challenge as he steps into his fourth managerial position with Plymouth Argyle.

Wayne Rooney expressed his excitement about joining Plymouth Argyle, remarking: “Taking on this role at Plymouth Argyle feels like the perfect next step in my career and I would like to thank the chairman and board for the confidence they have shown- o in me”, the appointment was confirmed last month.

He further highlighted his ambitions saying: “This is an opportunity to be part of an exciting project. I am looking forward to helping build a squad of players that will play expansive football and entertain the Green Army. I’ve experienced first-hand how talented the existing group of players are here and also the incredible atmosphere at Home Park.”

Rooney also acknowledged the club’s vision, stating: “The club is on an exciting long-term journey with a progressive plan in place. I am grateful for the opportunity to be a part of it. I can’t wait for the championship season to start in August.”