THE DOC'S ROONEY DIAGNOSIS

Last updated : 22 November 2004 By editor

'He must learn his lesson and start to behave the way Sir Alex Ferguson demands, or he will land himself in serious trouble.

Against Spain he was actually a disgrace. I know the Spaniards were hurling themselves all over the place and trying to con the referee, but when he pushed Casillas into the railings he could have done the keeper some serious damage.

The high challenge which earned him a warning was totally unacceptable, but for me the biggest embarrassment of the lot was throwing away the black armband. It is all right saying he is only a kid, but the message is clear. It is time to grow up.

Michael Owen was only a kid when he stepped into the England side, but he was a mature kid. He knew how to behave and Wayne must learn the same. Wayne should be aware that he is now with the greatest club in the world and every time he misbehaves he is degrading the name of Manchester United.

I am not asking him to be a saint but when he gets involved in things like the other night it makes you cringe. He should remember that older players are crafty. They are going to try to wind him up and if he falls for it then they know they have won.'