This week, Wayne Rooney will find out if he faces a ban for his outburst during the West Ham match. After completing a hat-trick, Rooney ran towards the camera and swore repeatedly. With the threat of punishment looming, Man United manager Alex Ferguson, and a host of former players have come out and claimed Rooney is being unfairly treated.
Let's be honest, Rooney isn't being victimised in the slightest. His own actions have brought this all on. He's claimed it was spontaneous. But he didn't just let a swear word slip out, he consciously went up to the camera and let rip.
It's not even the first time he's thrown such a tantrum. Back at the World Cup, the England team were booed after a draw against Algeria that captain Gerrard admitted was "not good enough". Rooney, on the other said "Nice to see your own fans booing you, you football ‘supporters’". Hardly a mature response.
As the rules stand, players get punished for goal celebrations that are deemed "unnecessary". Taunting fans, removing your shirt, time wasting have all been punished. Why should Rooney be an exception? How can aggression like that be "necessary"?
Rooney needs to be punished. Not just because he broke the rules, but because he has so little regard for the game.
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