Everton appoint Frank Lampard as new manager after he impresses club chiefs

Helen Wood has come a long way since she hit headlines for her involvement with Wayne Rooney while working as a sex worker more than a decade ago.

When Wayne Rooney got signed to Everton aged 16, he wasn't the only one thrust into the spotlight.The public were equally as fascinated by his high school sweetheart Coleen Rooney, who became a columnist for this very magazine! The couple tied the knot in Italy's Portofino in 2008, with the special day being covered exclusively by OK! magazine. Coleen, 36, has revealed all about the ups and downs of their relationship in new Amazon documentary - Rooney.

Sir Alex Ferguson told Wayne Rooney to get out of his office after showdown talks about his Manchester United future in 2010. Rooney infamously revealed he wanted to leave Old Trafford as the club were not, in his opinion, matching his ambitions.

Coleen Rooney has opened up about the reason she stood by her man when she encountered problems in her relationship with Wayne Rooney.The popular WAG admitted that she and childhood sweetheart Wayne are "not the lovey-dovey type" as she described how she has learnt to follow her own instincts when it comes to her love life and family.Talking in new Amazon Prime documentary Rooney, Coleen, 35, confessed that she tries to focus on her own thoughts and feelings rather than letting other people's opinions cloud her judgement, which has helped her to hold their family unit together over the years.And Coleen - who tied the knot with the former footballer in 2008 - confirmed that the only people she tends to listen to are her parents because of their "positive outlook".She said: "When you’re making them decisions, you’ve got to focus on what you want and not what else because you have so many people saying different things to you. ‘Why is she getting back with him? She should’ve got rid of him ages ago.’"Obviously I listen to the people that matter to me, my mum and dad, they’ve always given me a positive outlook on things."Coleen then revealed that part of the reason her relationship with Wayne has lasted so long is that they know how to have fun together.She continued: "There’s nothing that we can’t deal with, and that’s my way.

Coleen Rooney has shared her belief that it's "not good for her husband Wayne Rooney to be unsupervised" after he was caught on CCTV visiting a brothel in 2002.The 36-year-old retired footballer is the subject of Amazon Prime Video documentary Rooney, which drops to the streaming service later this week.Speaking on the documentary, Wayne's wife and long-term partner Coleen, 35, shared her belief that the Derby County manager shouldn't be left alone when asked about his brothel scandal.Wayne made front page news in 2004 when he was revealed as a frequent visitor to a £45-a-time brothel in Liverpool two years prior.Coleen explained: "I think the first time, we were young so there was a lot of arguing… I knew groups that Wayne were hanging round with that weren't good for him. "Lovely people, but together with alcohol, not good.

Cristiano Ronaldo was left feeling "relieved" after hearing Wayne Rooney's thoughts on the infamous stamp and wink drama during England's 2006 World Cup disaster.The Three Lions crashed out on penalties after talisman Rooney was sent off for what referee Valentin Ivanov considered to be a deliberate stamp on Ricardo Carvalho.Ronaldo had been among a group of Portugal players who tried to influence Ivanov to send off his club team-mate - before winking back to the dugout and being caught on camera doing so.Rooney has now described how he reacted to seeing Ronaldo for the first time after the incident, suggesting that his fellow forward was feeling worried over the reunion.Speaking on Amazon Prime Video documentary Rooney, the man himself said: "I remember speaking to Ronaldo and saying to him: 'There's going to be a lot of media coverage on what's happened. I've got no issue with what you've done.

Coleen Rooney has opened up about her husband Wayne’s cheating in a new documentary about his life, admitting she learnt to “live with” the footballer’s infidelities. Coleen and Wayne’s marriage has been rocked by various allegations over the years, including reports he cheated with three prostitutes in 2002. And revealing she only accepted the 36 year old’s cheating after “a lot of arguing”, Coleen recalls the scandal in the new documentary, titled Rooney.The 35 year old says: “I think the first time we were young so there was a lot of arguing.

Rebekah Vardy has denied called Coleen Rooney a "nasty b***h" after texts were disclosed in court.The 39 year old model's legal representative has said messages that were claimed to have been about Coleen, 35, were in fact "about someone else". Messages read in court between Rebekah and her former agent Caroline Watts had claimed to have been sent after Coleen explosively accused Rebekah's Instagram account of leaking stories to The Sun.

Wayne Rooney after he admitted he wore longer studs in a match against Chelsea “because he wanted to hurt someone”. Rooney made the change before a match for Manchester United against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on April 29, 2006.

Donny van de Beek needed to leave Manchester United in January but going to Everton may have been the wrong decision.

Coleen Rooney has allegedly banned footballer husband Wayne from going out alone after growing “sick and tired” of his behaviour.The mum-of-four is said to want a “responsible adult” such as her brother Joe or someone else she trusts to keep an eye on her husband in the wake of his previous party antics. Coleen, 35, and Wayne, 36, who began dating at age 16, have been married since 2008 and share four sons together — Kai, 11, Klay, eight, Kit, five, and Cass, three. However, the couple have run into difficulties over the years, including Wayne admitting to previous infidelities.

Everton has been widely viewed as an opportunity for a fresh start.After a difficult few years at Tottenham, he received a really warm welcome when he was introduced to the Everton faithful during their FA Cup clash against Brentford. Alli walked onto the pitch at half time with with fellow new signing Donny van de Beek wearing an Everton scarf, a grey beanie, baggy blue jeans and a coat.

Chelsea have one of the best academies in the world and their impact on the football pyramid has been far-reaching. However, not all players that come up through Cobham go on to make it and the pathway to the first-team has been blurry during Roman Abramovich’s reign.

Manchester United loanee Donny van de Beek was introduced to Everton fans on Saturday but did not feature in their 4-1 win over Brentford in the FA Cup fourth round.

Frank Lampard has already put his foot down at Everton by reportedly fining a star for stopping to tie his laces. Chelsea legend Lamps has laid down a host of new rules to show under-fire Toffees stars; he means business. And for one unlucky Everton ace, that meant a fine for stopping to tie his laces at the training ground.

as she stepped out with son Freddie in London in Thursday afternoon. The television presenter wrapped up warm in a black quilted coat as she pushed her 10-month-old in his pram.

Frank Lampard has explained why he wanted to sign Donny van de Beek on loan from Manchester United.

Frank Lampard could introduce a hefty fine list for under-performing Everton players following his appointment as manager.The former midfielder swapped the blue of Chelsea, where he was sacked, for Everton when he replaced Rafa Benitez as Toffees boss this week, having impressed owner Farhad Moshiri and other club chiefs with his plans.Lampard, 43, had been out of work since being sacked by Chelsea 12 months ago after a series of lacklustre performances, though he always maintained high standards of professionalism.And if his first tenure as a Premier League manager is anything to go by, the ex-England star will run a tight ship with the help of his savage fine list.During his first season as Chelsea head coach, a printed list was leaked online with Lampard’s signature clearly visible at the bottom.The total list of fines came to a whopping £53,000, with players punished for misdemeanours like wearing the wrong kit and arriving late to training.Those who were late to training were fined £2,500, which rose to a staggering £20,000 if players missed the start of the session itself.Other fines included £5,000 for not travelling back from matches on the team coach and £10,000 for not reporting an illness or injury either before a day off or 90 minutes prior to training.And all of those fines were to be doubled if not paid within 14 days.Do you think Frank Lampard will secure Everton a top-ten finish this season? Let us know in the comments section.Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing.It only takes a matter of

Christine Lampard turned 43 this week which called for an at-home celebration with her family. The presenter invited fans along too via a series of photos taken in the £10 million London home she shares with her husband Frank and their children.The pictures offer a glimpse within the walls of the spotless luxury property that the Lampards call home.

Christine Lampard had a birthday to remember this week. On Wednesday evening, the Loose Women star gave fans a sneak peek inside her celebrations as she thanked them for their well-wishes.MORE: Christine Lampard's daring wedding dress had Kate Middleton vibes – photos and detailsThe first photo shows the huge number of bouquets of flowers sent to the family home in honour of Christine's special day.WATCH: Christine Lampard shares sweet footage from family day outIt also gives followers a look inside Christine and husband Frank Lampard's beautiful kitchen, which is largely white with chic silver appliances and pendant lights hanging down over the breakfast bar.READ: Christine Lampard recalls 'deeply upsetting' time during pregnancy with baby FreddieMORE: Christine Lampard reveals 'unconventional' first date with husband FrankThe second snapshot is of Christine's birthday cake, which came complete with a photo of the star and decorated with strawberries and macaroons.A post shared by Christine Lampard (@christinelampard)Christine took to Instagram to thank fans for their birthday wishes"Feeling a lot of birthday love today," Christine wrote alongside her post.

Everton pulled off the signings of Dele Alli and Donny van de Beek, as well as announcing new manager Frank Lampard.Lampard, 43, had been out of work for over a year, having been axed as Chelsea boss in January 2021.The ex-international replaces Rafa Benitez, who was controversially appointed in the summer.Benitez, 61, was a roaring success at fierce rivals Liverpool, guiding the Reds to Champions League glory in pulsating circumstances with a penalty shootout win over AC Milan in 2005.Always fighting an uphill battle across Stanley Park, the Spaniard was sacked after a disastrous six months in charge, leaving the Toffees on the cusp of the relegation places with one win in their last 14 Premier League matches.The appointment of Lampard is seen as the popular choice by Everton owner Farhad Moshiri in an attempt to regain the trust of the supporters following Benitez's calamitous reign.And the new Toffees boss was straight into work after his unveiling on Monday, using the final hours of the January transfer window to seal the signings of Donny van de Beek and Dele Alli from Manchester United and Tottenham respectively.The immediate target, of course, will be to avoid a first relegation since 1951 and from there Lampard will be trusted to form a team capable of battling for European football.Daily Star Sport takes a look at who the Toffees should sign if Lampard is able to make an immediate impact...HAVE YOUR SAY? Who do you think Frank Lampard should sign in the summer? Let us know in the comments section.A deadline day signing on loan from Man Utd, van de Beek has endured a frustrating time at Old Trafford and is yet to start a top-flight game for the Red Devils this season.Expected to be deployed alongside Allan and