Rooney revels in new role

WAYNE ROONEY turned into a midfield star as Manchester United’s slow rehabilitation from the day it still hurts Alex Ferguson to think of continued.

On their first appearance at Old Trafford since being thrashed 6-1 by Manchester City, Antonio Valencia’s eighth-minute tap-in and a late deflected effort from Rooney ensured United grabbed maximum points from their Champions League encounter with Otelul Galati.

It was hardly a command show, but in rampaging right-back Phil Jones and Rooney – who netted his 27th Champions League goal from a starting position in central midfield – the home fans at least had a couple of happy memories to take away from a stadium where the ghosts in blue will linger.