MORE STRIFE FOR ROONEY

Wayne Rooney and David Moyes are at war after the Everton boss sensationally carried out his threat to serve a writ against the Manchester United superstar.

The News of the World can reveal that Moyes has taken the unprecedented action to take legal action against a player.

The shock move has infuriated the Rooney camp, who are now prepared to fight the Everton boss in court, rather than surrender a matter of principle.

Moyes is incensed by comments made by Rooney in his autobiogrpahy My Story So Far and last night a source close to the player confirmed:

“Wayne was served with the writ, along with the publishers and the author and it looks like it could go all the way.

“Wayne, the publishers and the author totally stand by the book and see no reason why they should be worried.

“It is virtually unprecedented to learn that a manager is taking action against a football player and the decision to serve the writ has not been welcomed by fellow managers. It is something we will fight in court if that's what it comes to.”

The Everton boss believes his reputation was damaged by claims that he forced Rooney out of Goodison Park and suggestions that he leaked details of the youngster's private life.

Meanwhile the MEN reports that Rooney is to be investigated following a brawl outside Panacea nightclub last month. A photographer is believed to have made a statement to police.