Coleen Rooney's hilarious response after Wayne's lockout tale ahead of Merseyside derby

Wayne Rooney revealed on his podcast that he once locked Coleen Rooney out of their house after she celebrated Liverpool’s Premier League title by hanging Liverpool flags outside. He described the moment as taking place at their old home, noting a flag hung from a balcony near the front door. On the podcast, he recounted: "When Liverpool won the Premier League a few years ago, I came home, I was a Derby player at the time, and Coleen's got Liverpool flags up outside the house." He said she went up to retrieve the flag, had to climb out the window, and he locked her out, though he later let her back in after "not too long." The anecdote has lingered in the couple’s lore as Liverpool’s success and the Merseyside rivalry continue to animate family life.

The tale lands as Liverpool prepare to host Everton in a Merseyside derby at Anfield on Saturday. David Moyes, the manager who gave Rooney his Premier League debut in 2002, brings an Everton side to Merseyside with hopes of derailing Liverpool’s start to the season. Moyes is visiting Anfield for the 23rd time as a visiting manager, and Rooney, a lifelong Evertonian who spent two spells with the Toffees, has multiple memories of the fixture, including seven derbies against Liverpool during his time at Everton.

Like many families with strong club ties, the Rooneys' allegiances sometimes collide. Rooney noted that while he comes from a Blues background, Coleen’s relatives are Reds, and celebrations over titles have drifted into the home. He recalled that Liverpool’s 2019 title celebrations prompted Coleen to hang champion flags around the home, a moment he referenced on the podcast and on social media with a playful post.

Liverpool, the reigning champions, have started the season in strong form on paper, winning all four of their Premier League matches to date. They will be aiming to keep the momentum against their city rivals, with the derby marking a test of Everton’s progress under Moyes. Liverpool have won the last four meetings against Everton at Anfield and have lost only one home game to the Toffees in the past 25 years, underscoring the challenge Moyes faces in breaking a long-standing home dominance.

Rooney also reflected on his personal experiences of the derby as a player. He said he "hated" the buildup and the atmosphere, noting the pressure on Everton players and staff who are themselves Evertonians. To cope, he would sometimes switch off the TV and try to forget the pre-match noise, entering matchday with as little distraction as possible. "It’s a massive game, and if you win there’s no better feeling," he said, offering a candid view into the intense rivalry that shapes even his post‑retirement reflections.