This time the news story has nothing to do with the professional footballer, this time it is his name sake father that has been cast into the limelight.
Wayne Rooney Senior was hauled into Manchester Police station following alleged sports betting offenses that seems to have been in relation to a possible fixing scheme during the Scottish Premier League fixture between Motherwell and Hearts back in 2010.
A total of nine men were arrested following an investigation into the strange influx of betting that saw eight men wager money on the fact that there would be a sending off during the game, something that the ninth alleged suspect is thought to have made happen, Motherwell midfielder Steve Jennings being sent off in the game following foul and abusive language towards a match official.
The bets were brought to light by the Association of British Bookmakers following a number of bets were placed on the same instance all from within the Liverpool area on a type of bet that is less frequently seen being wagered on.
Rooney Senior has vowed to clear his name and prove that he is not guilty of the proposed charges of conspiracy to defraud.
It just goes to show that there is still corruption within the sports betting industry and that there is no rewards for acting in this way, the news that his father will now be investigated over his involvement with the scheme will be sure to unsettle the Manchester United striker and he will surely ban his father from ever betting on anything to do with a Manchester United performance in fear of backlash should the event happen.
