Wayne Rooney was 'worried' about the reaction of the Man Utd faithful upon his return to action.
United striker relieved to be back playing
Wayne Rooney has admitted he was 'worried' about the reaction of the Manchester United faithful upon his return to action at the weekend.
The striker was introduced from the substitutes' bench in the 2-0 win over Wigan Athletic to a mixed reception from the supporters at Old Trafford.
Rooney, who has been recovering from an ankle injury, was appearing for the club for the first time since revealing his doubts over the club's future before inking a new deal with the Red Devils.
Speaking to
MUTV, he said: "I've been out for a long time, I'd be lying if I said I wasn't worried about the reaction from the fans but the reception was brilliant and I just tried to help the team win and score goals.
Frustrations
"It (the crowd response) was brilliant. I can understand fans' frustrations with the contract negotiations, obviously it happened in the public eye which made it more difficult.
"But at the end of the day the main thing for myself and the club is that we managed to agree that deal.
"I've signed a new deal to stay here and my long-term future is at Man United."
Rooney also dampened suggestions of friction between him and his team-mates following the speculation over his future at the club.
No problem
"The players have been fine," he said.
"There's no problem whatsoever since the negotiations, not before or after. The press have probably made a big issue out of nothing.
"I always made it aware I wanted to be at this club. I had my concerns and voiced my opinion but at the end of the day I'm delighted that my long-term future is at United.
"I want to to help the young players the way Giggsy, Gary Neville and Scholesy have helped me. I want to be here and to continue to make this club successful."
