Wayne Rooney names his ‘best moment’ ever as an Everton fan

Wayne Rooney names his ‘best moment’ ever as an Everton fan

Wayne Rooney may have moved from Everton to Manchester United during his playing career, but his roots remain firmly tied to the club where he grew up supporting.

Although Rooney made 117 appearances for Everton across two spells, the moment he treasures most connected to the club actually came long before his professional career began. His favourite Everton memory remains the club’s triumph in the 1995 FA Cup Final.
This season, Everton were eliminated from the FA Cup at the earliest stage, a result that many feel represents a missed opportunity for manager David Moyes and his side.

Rooney certainly enjoyed memorable moments on the pitch for Everton — including a hat-trick at Goodison Park during his second stint on Merseyside — but the club’s famous 1995 cup win still stands out above everything else in his mind.

Rooney recalls unforgettable FA Cup memory
Current Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has spoken about his desire to win trophies with the club, especially after the improvements made over the past year.
Speaking on The Wayne Rooney Show, Rooney explained why the FA Cup remains such a special competition to him.

He said the tournament offers a huge opportunity, particularly for teams not competing in European competitions. Rooney added that he finds it disappointing when clubs regularly rest players during the competition instead of treating it with full importance.

Rooney also referenced the inspiring run by Crystal Palace last season, saying it showed how meaningful the competition can still be.
For him personally, watching Everton lift the trophy in 1995 remains his greatest memory as a supporter.

Everton’s last major trophy
Everton defeated Manchester United in the 1995 final — still the club’s most recent major piece of silverware.
Paul Rideout scored the only goal of the game at the old Wembley Stadium, sealing a famous victory against a star-studded United side.

Elsewhere, midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall was recently signed after gaining winning experience with Chelsea, as Everton look to strengthen their squad.
While the Toffees are pushing for European qualification this season, supporters know that ending the long wait for another trophy remains the ultimate goal.

Significant progress has been made since The Friedkin Group took control of the club, but fans will be hoping those improvements soon translate into something tangible — silverware.