The time is 13:39.Nathan Ridley remains affiliated with Celtic despite having signed for a non-league team.
Efe Ambrose, a former Celtic defender, sits on the substitute bench at Old Trafford instead of being in Cumbria and playing for his non-league team.
The 35-year-old defender has lately prolonged his professional tenure by joining Workington, a team competing in the seventh tier. Today, they will be hosting Warrington Rylands at Borough Park.
Ambrose, who had a five-year tenure with Celtic, had played for Bury.
PMNathan Ridley witnesses a moment of interaction between Scholes and Djemba-Djemba.
Will there be a midfield collaboration between these two players in the future?
The image is credited to Ash Donelon and was obtained from Manchester United via Getty Images.
The time is 13:28.Nathan Ridley is reporting that Rooney is eagerly anticipating his return to the pitch.
Wayne Rooney has recently had a conversation with MUTV and he is really looking forward to the start of the game.
“Frankly speaking, this is my first game in a considerable period of time, but I am eagerly anticipating it,” expressed the present manager of Plymouth Argyle.
Returning on the pitch and witnessing the presence of the supporters once more will be a delightful experience. I am really anticipating the game. It is always gratifying to reunite with former teammates, as well as encounter guys that I did not have the opportunity to play alongside but who before me.
“I am looking forward to meeting with everyone and enjoying some leisure activities together.”
At 13:20, Nathan Ridley saw that Rooney was participating in the warm-up session.
At 13:15, Nathan Ridley reported that Celtic has given a present to Rooney.
Significant occurrence
The Celtic starting lineup for the match against Manchester United has been officially announced. The team consists of Boruc in goal, Lustig, Wilson, Mulgrew, and McManus in defence, Hayes, Petrov, and Ledley in midfield, and Samaras, Vennegoor of Hesselink, and Hooper in attack.
Alternative options: Zaluska, O’Dea, Ambrose, Robson, Donnelly
SIGNIFICANT OCCURRENCE
The Manchester United starting line-up has been revealed, with Wayne Rooney included in the starting eleven.
The Manchester United starting lineup against Celtic consists of the following players: Van der Gouw, Bardsley, Johnson, Silvestre, Simpson, Djemba-Djemba, Carrick, Fletcher, Valencia, Berbatov, and Rooney.
Reserves: Lindegaard, Pilkington, Pugh, Butt, Chadwick, Eagles, Poborsky, Scholes, Campbell, Webber
Nathan Ridley
Albert Morgan, the renowned former kitman of Manchester United, is present today, adding to the list of esteemed legends associated with the club.
We anticipate receiving the team news in the near future.
The time is 12:51.Nathan Ridley
Rooney’s childhood affection for Celtic
Wayne Rooney’s childhood allegiance was not only to Everton.
The Liverpudlian individual also supported Celtic, expressing his affection for the Bhoys at England’s match against Scotland at Parkhead in 2013.
“Since my childhood, my family and I have consistently supported Celtic,” Rooney, who contributed a goal in England’s 3-1 victory, clarified.
“All of my children possess Celtic kits and I consistently monitor the scores.”
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The time is 12:43.Nathan Ridley witnessed Rooney’s final match at Old Trafford.
Wayne Rooney made a single appearance at Old Trafford after departing the club in July 2017, when he played for Everton later that same year.
He was on the losing team, as Jose Mourinho’s powerful Manchester United easily won with a score of 4-0.
Antonio Valencia, who will be playing with Rooney tonight, scored one of those goals.
