Fergie emerges from Wayne's World stronger than ever

Rooney back in the fold at United after signing 5-year deal, but reputation may be permanently tarnished

LONDON - Former British Prime Minister Harold Wilson once said a week was a long time in politics. Compared to three days in Wayne's World, it is an eternity.

Wayne Rooney, the most valuable asset at arguably the biggest football club, completed an astonishing U-turn on Friday when he pledged his loyalty to the club which, two days earlier, had apparently no longer matched his ambition.