GARY LINEKER has roasted Wayne Rooney over his managerial record – live on the BBC.
The Manchester United legend joined Lineker for the Beeb’s coverage of the FA Cup final.
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Rooney, 39, has launched a media career after being sacked by Plymouth Argyle on New Year’s Eve.
The ex-England forward’s managerial record is chequered at best, with Argyle bottom of the Championship when he was axed.
Rooney has failed to achieve a win rate of over 30 per cent during stints with DC United, Derby County, Plymouth and Birmingham.
Lineker couldn’t resist sending a brutal dig Rooney’s way during the panel’s half-time analysis of Crystal Palace’s win over Manchester City.
The Eagles took a 1-0 lead into the break at Wembley thanks to Eberechi Eze’s goal.
Micah Richards asked Rooney: “Being a manager and you’re 1-0 up, what do you tell the players at half time?
“Do you change the way you play?”
Quick as a flash, Lineker quipped: “His teams were never 1-0 up.”
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The panel burst into laughter, with an apologetic Lineker adding: “Sorry Wayne!”
Laughing himself, Rooney hit back: “Let’s just get back to the game.”
The exchange quickly made its way onto social media.
One fan laughed in response: “Gary Lineker has just cooked Wayne Rooney, my God.”
Another said: “Lineker bodying Wayne Rooney is the best bit of the final so far
While a third joked: “Mr Lineker is off the leash today…brutal to Rooney at HT. Rate it.”
Lineker is leaving his role as Match of the Day host at the end of the Premier League season.
The 64-year-old has been in the MOTD hot seat since 1999.
Lineker will make his final appearance on the highlights show on May 25.
But he will continue to front the BBC’s live FA Cup coverage next season and will also lead the coverage of the 2026 World Cup finals.
