These were the best Wayne Rooney renaissance jokes doing the rounds as the Manchester United striker continued his recent return to form with 2 goals at Newcastle.
England’s record goal-scorer also bagged an assist in the 3-3 draw at St James’s Park, while his 2016 goal-scoring tally now stands at 4 in 3 games.
However, many remained sceptical about the apparent Rooney renaissance…
When does this Rooney documentary finish? When does the game start?
— JOE.co.uk (@JOE_co_uk) January 12, 2016
Rooney hasn't played this well since his first hair transplant.
— Stanley Chow (@stan_chow) January 12, 2016
Rooney impressive for a couple of games now. Really earning his next 7 month dry spell.
— Janan Ganesh (@JananGanesh) January 12, 2016
Another draw though… Rooney's hair didn't die for this.
— Twat (@Devil_Red_1878) January 12, 2016
"Rooney inspirational tonight!"
In a 3-3 draw with relegation candidates.
— Paddy Power (@paddypower) January 12, 2016
The only explanation is that Rooney's doing dry January.
— Sam Homewood (@SamHomewood) January 12, 2016
Wonder if McLaren and Rooney will swap hair at full time?
— Limpar33 (@Limpar33) January 12, 2016
What a goal! Wonder if the @btsport commentators saw it, or if they were too busy following Rooney around the pitch, professing their love?
— Messi Minutes (@MessiMinutes) January 12, 2016
Ryan Giggs didn't look too happy after Rooney scored. Was probably already taking the team to Anfield in his thoughts.
— Artur Petrosyan (@arturpetrosyan) January 12, 2016
FACT: Wayne Rooney has scored more goals than Ronaldo, Suarez, Aguero & Lewandowski this year.
#RooneyForBallonDor pic.twitter.com/wMi0HXwt7t
— BBC Sporf (@BBCSporf) January 12, 2016
Rooney has risen from the dead. There's hope, @hazardeden10.
— Mourinholic (@Mourinholic) January 12, 2016