'I’m Sorry' - Wayne Rooney apologizes to Coleen and family

Rooney's wife, Coleen has stood by him since the photos emerged and enjoyed an afternoon at the beach with her kids on Wednesday.

'I’m Sorry' - Wayne Rooney apologizes to Coleen and family
Wayne Rooney

Former Manchester United star Wayne Rooney has apologized to his wife Coleen Rooney and his family for his party girl scandal but insists he was the victim.

The Derby County manager said he wants to "move forward" after he was snapped while asleep in a hotel room surrounded by girls.

A source has revealed earlier that “Coleen is fully behind him. She feels he’s been the victim of a stitch-up.

“She has spoken to him and is entirely backing his version of events. They are rock solid.”

Rooney was later snapped with his arms crossed while peering at the ground on the sidelines at Derby's pre-season friendly on Wednesday evening just hours after buying up his party shame photos for £1 to stop them from being circulated.

In a show of defiance earlier today, he smiled for photographs with fans and signed autographs as he arrived for the pre-season clash at Pride Park.

Speaking after Derby's 1-0 friendly win against Real Betis, Wayne Rooney spoke to Sky Sports and said:

"I made a mistake. I went to a private party with two of my friends.

"From me, I would like to apologize to my family and the club for the images which were going round.

"I want to move forward on this. I'm grateful to Derby County for giving me this opportunity to get this club back to where it belongs.

"I will do everything in my power to do that." 

Thanks to a Max Bird strike four minutes from time, the 35-year-old ex-England legend looked pained moments before the Rams’ win at Pride Park over the La Liga side.