Adam Rooney ready for exciting month

The onset of September could bring with it new territory in the Rooney household in the form of a maiden Ireland cap and fatherhood for Aberdeen striker Adam.

As he reflected yesterday on his first training session alongside many players he’s played with and against in the past, the 27-year-old paused to consider another imminent new beginning in his life.

“My wife Rachel is due our first baby in two weeks,” he explained. “She’s from Dublin but is in Aberdeen at the minute. Only for this call-up, I’d be still with her waiting for the baby to arrive.