Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney, has acted recklessly when his team beat West Ham United 2-1 on Saturday (09/27/2014). Because in the game Rooney deliberately violated Stewart Downing, as a result he was given a red card by the referee.

The Red Devils captain was breaking Downing by kicking his knee in the 59th minute. And then West Ham middle intensively equalized.

"Obviously I apologize. I think it also knew that I was wrong. I am very grateful to my team mates were able to hold them (West Ham)," he said as quoted by the Mirror (29/9)


"It's hard to deal with 11 players when the team you have to lose players, especially when they launch an attack in the penalty box, so I am very grateful to my colleagues."

With the red card, the 28-year-old man has been ruled out of Manchester United defended in three Premier League matches against Everton, Chelsea, and Manchester City.

"Obviously we have to win that game (against West Ham) but I was very disappointed at having to miss the next three games."