Wayne Rooneys dad arrested for dodgy betting

Manchester United star Wayne Rooney’s dad reportedly was among nine men arrested by detectives investigating alleged betting irregularities during a Scottish Premier League game last year.

Wayne Rooney senior, 48, was detained by police at his home in Liverpool.

The England soccer star’s uncle, Richie Rooney, was also detained by Merseyside officers after “extensive inquiries” into the game between Motherwell and Hearts on Dec. 14, 2010.

Scottish Football Association chief executive Stewart Regan earlier confirmed that Motherwell midfielder Steve Jennings had been arrested in the probe.

Jennings, 26, was sent off for dissent toward the end of the game at FirPark, which Hearts won 2-1. An inquiry was launched after bookmakers became aware of suspicious betting patterns.

Jennings, who hails from Liverpool, north-westernEngland, was arrested at his Glasgow home. The eight other men – including Rooney’s father and uncle – were arrested across his native Merseyside.

Jennings denies any involvement.

by Robbo Green

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