Man Utd legends vs Celtic LIVE SCORE: Latest as Rooney returns to Old Trafford (2024)

59 minutes agoBy Connor Greaves

Rooney reacts to charity match performance

United's all-time record goal scorer returned to Old Trafford in style, scoring a phenomenal free-kick for the game's opener.

Speaking post-match, Rooney reacted to his performance, he said: "Yeah, I’m alright with the ball at my feet. It’s just the running part!

"I was tempted to shoot more but wanted to keep the ball as well."

Today, 21:40By Connor Greaves

Scholes says 'Is this live?' during post-match interview

MUTV presenter Zarah Connollyapologised live on air after legendary Man Utd midfielder Paul Scholes accidentally swore during his post-match interview.

During the match, Scholes was forced to quickly move out of the way of Nicky Butt's high ball.

Reacting to the pass after the game, he said: "I'm going to get t*****d here, I can see! Sorry for swearing. Is it live?"

Connolly laughed at Scholes' immediate error before saying: "Apologies for that. I knew that that target would have been Nicky Butt right there."

Today, 20:48By Connor Greaves

Watch Rooney's SUPERB free-kick

Wayne Rooney rolled back the years with a stunning free-kick to open the scoring on his return to Old Trafford this afternoon.

Today, 20:03By Connor Greaves

Man Utd fans say star, 43, ‘could get on pitch over Casemiro’

Fans urged Michael Carrick to replace Casemiro in Manchester United's midfield following his impressive return to Old Trafford.

TheMiddlesbroughboss and Red Devils hero, 43, returned to the Theatre of Dreams for aMan UtdLegends match against a squad of former Celtic stars on Saturday afternoon.

Carrick, 43, was named captain for the afternoon in a star-studded side that also includedWayne Rooneyand Dimitar Berbatov.

And within two minutes of kick-off, fans at home were quick to compare current flopCasemirowith Carrick.

One fan wrote on X: "Michael Carrick could get on the pitch for us and still put in a better performance than Casemiro."

And a third said: "My goodness, get Carrick in our current midfield asap 😂."

Today, 19:16By Connor Greaves

Rooney reveals club he would have loved to have played for

Wayne Rooney has revealed that he had hoped to play for Celtic during his playing career.

The retired footballer spent the majority of his career atManchester Unitedbefore hanging up his boots in 2021.

Rooney, 38, scored a record 253 goals for the Red Devils in his 559 games in all competitions.

He joined the club in 2004 fromEvertonand then rejoined the Toffees in 2017.

Rooney then had stints with DC United andDerby Countybefore calling it a day.

However, headmitted that he would have liked to wear the famous green and white hoops ofCelticbefore thelegends match againstMan United.

He toldCeltic's club media: "Celtic has always been a team I have followed and wanted to win.

"Unfortunately, I did not get the opportunity to play for Celtic. I would have liked too.

"But it did not work out and I did not get that chance."

Today, 18:32By Connor Greaves

Today's attendance

Manchester United have confirmed that more than 33,000 people were in attendance for this afternoon's Legends match at Old Trafford.

Today, 18:05By Connor Greaves

Amazing support

Today's Legends match at Old Trafford has raised almost £1million for Manchester United Foundation.

Following today's game, the total amount of funds generated from all six Legends matches is now in excess of £5.5million.

Today, 17:48By Connor Greaves

Why Roy Keane didn't feature in the charity match

Keane has revealed the "embarrassing" reason why he will not play in games like the Manchester United Legends match against Celtic.

The Old Trafford icon retired from playing in 2006 after one season withCeltic.

The Irishman, 53, appears to be in good shape, having not put on much weight since his playing days.

However,Keanehas admitted that he is nowhere close to being fit enough to feature intestimonial matches.

The former midfielder has even suggested that his "embarrassing" fitness levels would stop him from being able to run.

He told Off The Ball: "I'm not fit. I'm far from fit. My fitness levels are actually very, very embarrassing.

"Just because I've not put on loads of weight doesn't mean to say I'm fit. I wouldn't really be able to do any running.

"Put it this way, I've been invited a number of times over the last few years to play legends games or whatever you want to call it.

"I'd find it really difficult because I wouldn't be able to get around.

"Too many injury problems.

"I try to have a decent diet and I'm obviously weary about putting on too much weight.

"But I certainly wouldn't be fit enough to go on any sort of run. I do a small bit of cycling but even that - I'm not exactly Sean Kelly."

Today, 17:27By Connor Greaves

United fans say 'we miss this' while watching legends at Old Trafford

Man Utd fans have demanded the club replace the current squad with legends of old.

The calls to drop the flops came after watching aRed Devils legends team take on Celtic at Old Trafford.

Wayne Rooneycurled in a wonderful free-kick to give the hosts the lead.

His strike partner,Dimitar Berbatov, also looked sharp as he linked up well with Rooney.

WhileMichael Carrickalso showed he still had plenty in the locker with a mazy run through theCelticdefence.

Some viewers even claimed that the retired English midfielderwould start over Casemiro.

Fans could not help but think of Man United's previous success with these players.

Many flocked to social media to claim that the club should swap the old boys in.

One posted: "Terminate the contracts of the current United players and bring back the legends."

A second wrote: "We miss being this real..."

A third commented: "Wazza still has the technical ability to play forManchester Unitedmore than our current squad."

Today, 16:59By Connor Greaves

Rooney rolling back the years

Wayne Rooney returned to Old Trafford in style after bagging a stunning free-kick to open the scoring.

Today, 16:45By Katherine Walsh

History of the Legends matches

The first, back in 2013, saw the now 15-times European champions Real Madrid win 2-1 at Old Trafford.

Zinedine Zidane, Luis Figo and Fabio Cannavaro all played that day.

In 2015, United ran out 4-2 winners against Bayern Munich thanks to strikes from Louis Saha, Dwight Yorke, Andy Cole and Jesper Blomqvist.

The Red Legends were managed by Alex Ferguson in 2019.

The team powered to a 5-0 triumph, with Ole Gunner Solskjaer and David Beckham joined on the scoresheet by Yorke, Saha and Nicky Butt.

Today, 16:38By Katherine Walsh

The stats

Rooney became the first player to score a free kick in a Manchester United shirt since Cristiano Ronaldo in 2022.

Ronaldo netted the match-winning free hit in a 3-2 win over Norwich in the Premier League.

Today, 16:34By Katherine Walsh

The Rooney album of the day at Old Trafford

Today, 16:27By Katherine Walsh

Wayne Rooney wanted to win

Dion Dublin: "Rooney reminded all the United fans what a winner he used to be.

"He was always expected to win and tried to win every game. He was disappointed after the shootout."

Today, 16:23By Katherine Walsh

The cause

All the proceeds from this upcoming event will once again support theFoundation’svital work with young people across Greater Manchester and beyond.

The Foundation offers a range of educational projects for young people in the local area.

Today, 16:21By Katherine Walsh

Second defeat for Man Utd Legends

The Red Devils fell to a 3-1 defeat former Liverpool stars back in 2022.

And see themselves on the wrong end of the scoreline after penalties against Celtic today.

Today, 16:19By Katherine Walsh

Danny Webber missed the only penalty

It was not weighted enough for the poor MUTV man.

Webber said he was desperate to score before the shoot-out.

Today, 16:16By Katherine Walsh

Dion Dublin on the game

"I can't believe so many of them nearly played the whole match.

"Both sets of players did brilliantly and it was an entertaining game in the end.

"And that's what 32,000 people here inside Old Trafford wanted to see."

Today, 16:14By Katherine Walsh

Rooney's stunning free-kick

A quick reminder while we wait for more reaction - Rooney netted a brilliant 25-yard free-kick into the top corner during the first half.

Today, 16:11By Katherine Walsh

Bryan Robson applauds a "great game"

United Legends manager Robson: "It was a great game. Two fantastic goals. And a great cause. That's what is all about.

"I had to give everyone a game, and the lads all wanted to play."

Today, 16:09By Katherine Walsh

Celtic's trophy presentation

The fans are still in Old Trafford to watch Hooper collect the Legends trophy.

Today, 16:07By Katherine Walsh

Celtic win 5-4 on penalties following 1-1 draw

Darren O'Dea celebrates brilliantly, running and sliding on his stomach near the corner flag!

Today, 16:05By Katherine Walsh

Celtic win 5-4 on penalties

O'Dea buries the decisive kick after Webber's fourth kick was denied.

That's game over!

Today, 16:03By Katherine Walsh

Darren Fletcher rolls his under the keeper (4-4)

Today, 16:03By Katherine Walsh