Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney has reacted to headlines about a video showing him being knocked out by Phil Bardsley with his celebration after scoring against Tottenham.
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Here are five other times that players reacted to the press with some great celebrations…
5) David Meyler, post Alan Pardew headbutt
After being headbutted by then Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew the week before, Meyler celebrated his next goal in style.
4) Samuel Eto’o, post Jose Mourinho ‘old man’ comments
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho expressed doubts over his striker’s age, and the Cameroon international responded in style.
3) Mario Balotelli, post fireworks furore
The Italian had thought it was great idea to let off some fireworks in his bathroom the week before this. What better way to react than a goal in the derby?
2) Jimmy Bullard, post Phil Brown half time team talk
A year after Phil Brown had taken his half time team talk on the pitch after going 4-0 down against Manchester City, the well known joker held an impromptu reconstruction with his boss still in the dugout. Luckily this time it was after an equalising goal.
1) Paul Gascoigne, post night out controversy
In the build up to Euro 96′ the midfielder was seen with Teddy Sheringham on a night out, the latter pouring drinks in to his mouth while he was sitting in a dentist’s chair. Cue this amazing goal and subsequent celebration.