5 h. ago Secrets of John Rooney's glow up: Macclesfield Town manager was once a twin of his older brother Wayne

When John Rooney flashed his smile after Macclesfield's FA Cup giant-killing against Crystal Palace, some people were more amazed by his set of gnashers than his managerial heroics.

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28 h. ago Bruno Fernandes transfer ruled out by cheeky FA Cup heroes hours after Man United star hacked

Macclesfield Town made a joke about the potential signing of Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes following the two clubs' FA Cup fixtures

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31 h. ago The VERY different lives of the Rooney brothers: Wayne, unlikely FA Cup hero John and Graham were all in Everton's academy before varying careers and a string of controversies

Macclesfield's elimination of Crystal Palace was, in many ways, a cathartic moment for the youngest brother of Wayne Rooney, John - the 35-year-old who grew up in the shadow of his older brother.

Society

3 d. ago John Rooney's Macclesfield FA Cup magic, brother Wayne Rooney close to tears, own career journey

Macclesfield manager John Rooney led his team to a giant killing by beating holders Crystal Palace in the third round of the competition, and it left brother Wayne emotional live on TV

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3 d. ago Macclesfield realise impossible dream in rise from ashes to a day of historic glory

Rob Smethurst’s resurrection of a troubled but proud club is timely reminder that football can still be the people’s gameFrom extinction to the impossible dream of becoming the greatest FA Cup giantkillers of all, Macclesfield’s story reminds that community will forever be football’s greatest asset. As fans celebrated victory over the holders, Crystal Palace, many took their time to peel away from the stadium. Not too long ago, many feared they may never return to Moss Rose.Macclesfield Town FC, 1874-2020 was the etching on the gravestone of the club that died, mourned quietly by a town that had slowly lost touch with events at the shambling football ground on its southern tip, pretty much the last stop before the long drive to London begins. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago 'So proud': Emotional Wayne Rooney sends manager brother touching message after Crystal Palace upset

Freshman manager got the better of Oliver Glasner in FA Cup third-round

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3 d. ago John Rooney: Macclesfield deserved incredible cup victory over holders Palace

The non-league side pulled off possibly the greatest shock in the tournament’s history.

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3 d. ago Wayne Rooney in tears as brother John manages Macclesfield to FA Cup shock against Crystal Palace

National League North side Macclesfield became the first side from the sixth tier to knock out a Premier League team when beating holders Crystal Palace

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3 d. ago Wayne Rooney on verge of tears as brother John makes history live on TV

The National League North side stunned Crystal Palace 2-1 in the third round with John Rooney in charge

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3 d. ago Wayne Rooney fights tears as brother John's Macclesfield stun Crystal Palace in FA Cup upset

Macclesfield produced one of the greatest FA Cup upset in history as they beat holders Crystal Palace 2-1, with Wayne Rooney's brother John leading the National League North side to a historic fourth-round berth

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3 d. ago Wayne Rooney fights back tears on BBC as brother John makes FA Cup history

Wayne Rooney was visibly proud as he watched his brother, John, manage Macclesfield to one of the biggest FA Cup upsets of all-time against Crystal Palace on Saturday afternoon

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3 d. ago Defence Secretary John Healey says he dreams of detaining Vladimir Putin and putting him on trial for his crimes like Maduro

The Labour MP for Rawmarsh and Conisbrough, 65, spoke after a fatal drone strike of a residential block tower, which killed four, on January 9 in Kyiv.

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5 d. ago US thanks Britain for ‘unwavering support’ in oil tanker seizure

But no British personnel took part in the boarding of the vessel, Defence Secretary John Healey told MPs on Wednesday evening.

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6 d. ago Who are Darren Fletcher's sons Jack and Tyler? Meet Man Utd twins who could play vs Burnley

Darren Fletcher is Manchester United's interim manager for their Premier League match against Burnley and his twin sons Jack and Tyler could feature in the match

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7 d. ago Angela Constance 'unintentionally breached' ministerial code

First Minister John Swinney will now issue a letter reprimanding his justice secretary.

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2 w. ago Goals of the year 2025: dazzling skills, acrobatics and sublime strikes

From jaw-dropping tricks to scorpion kicks, flicks, solo efforts and more – enjoy our pick of 2025’s best goalsThe very definition of top bins: James Edmondson pops one right in the stanchion at Slough Town to help Macclesfield Town into the third round of the FA Cup. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Wayne Lineker shares heartbreaking health update from hospital and faces Christmas alone

Wayne Lineker, Ibiza club boss and brother of Gary, has revealed his terrifying battle with pneumonia left him "unable to walk", and now faces the heartbreak of major surgery

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3 w. ago Love Island's Tom Clare pays tribute to his late teammate and 'brother' Ethan McLeod as Macclesfield footballer tragically dies aged 21 in a car crash

The Macclesfield Town footballer died after a road traffic accident on the M1 on Tuesday while travelling back from Bedford Town following the Silkmen's 2-1 win.

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3 w. ago Love Island winner Tom Clare devastated as football star teammate Ethan McLeod dies in horror M1 car crash

LOVE Island winner Tom Clare has been left feeling devastated as his football star teammate Ethan McLeod dies in a horror M1 car crash. The Macclesfield Town footballer took to Instagram to share the heart-breaking news of his friend. Tom posted an official image of his teammate Ethan McLeod and captioned it: "Rest in Peace...

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3 w. ago Bombshell claim John Travolta's son is Elvis Presley's 'secret great

Bombshell new legal filings in £37 million lawsuit allege Grease star John Travolta's youngest son was conceived using an egg donated by Elvis Presley's granddaughter, Riley Keough

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