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Wayne Rooney declared missing person by Manchester police

Even the fuzz are having a dig at England's top scorer

Wayne Rooney declared missing person by Manchester police
02 November 2015

Wayne Rooney's performance in the Manchester derby was akin to someone who'd only recently become acquainted with a round object known as a 'ball', and it was a similar story on Saturday during United's goalless draw against Crystal Palace.

It's all the more difficult to watch as we know what he's capable of when the stars align - you don't become England's top goalscorer for nothing; and he's just two goals away from moving into second place of the all-time goalscorers for Manchester United.

But some people have no mercy - including the unnamed operator of the Greater Manchester Police twitter account, who declared Rooney a 'missing person' after leading the line in a game which saw United's goalless run extend to 325 minutes, with just one shot on target in the entire match.

The tweet was removed shortly afterwards - we're not entirely sure that the constabulary should be inflaming tensions one way or the other in a city passionate about both its teams - but you have to admit, they do have a point.

Will the real Wayne Rooney please stand up? Where are you mate?

(Image: Rex)