Looking for Roo? Rooney party girl Laura Simpson dines at Wayne and Coleen's favourite restaurant Rosso owned by ANOTHER footballer... his teammate and pal Rio Ferdinand
Laura Simpson, the woman at the centre of Wayne Rooney's drink-driving scandal, was seen enjoying a dinner at Rio Ferdinand's Manchester restaurant Rosso.
The 29-year-old, who claimed to have 'kissed and cuddled' the Everton player, was seen on Thursday evening leaving the eatery, which is frequented by the footballer and his wife Coleen alongside a bevy of other sports stars and celebrities.
Rosso, which Rio has owned for six years, is the same venue Wayne was said to have met up with former prostitute Jenny Thompson in 2009, with whom he allegedly had an affair as they met up for £1,200-a-night hotel trysts.
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Dinner date:Laura Simpson, the woman at the centre of Wayne Rooney's drink-driving scandal, was seen enjoying a dinner at Rio Ferdinand's Manchester restaurant Rosso
Laura has been at the centre of a media storm since meeting Wayne on September 1 during a night of drinking in Cheshire, after which the footballer was then caught three times over the legal limit while driving Laura's Volkswagen Beetle.
Due to the popularity of the restaurant, Laura was undoubtedly at high risk of bumping into a famous face, so the former office worker, who quit her job after the scandal, was naturally dressed to impress.
She slipped into a pair of green trousers with a black top tucked in on top while pulling on a shaggy coat and Chanel-style handbag with gold hardware. Additionally she appeared to suffer a make-up fail due to her lashings of pressed powder.
Laura's choice of restaurant was particularly poignant given the fact not only it is owned by Wayne's long-time Manchester United and England team mate Rio, but also the couple's frequent visits to the eatery for parties and dinners.
Looking for someone? The 29-year-old, who claimed to have 'kissed and cuddled' the Everton player, was seen on Thursday evening leaving the eatery, which is frequented by the footballer and his wife Coleen alongside a bevy of other sports stars and celebrities
Tough times: Hours before her dinner, pregnant Coleen continued to shed her wedding ring, yet the background on her phone remains an image of her embattled husband Wayne
That was then... Coleen and Wayne attended the 2013 Manchester United Christmas dinner together at Rosso (pictured walking into the event)
Coleen's eatery: Coleen has frequented the restaurant over the years (pictured at Rosso in November last year)
Hitting up the hot spots: Laura appeared stoney-faced after her meal (left) at the restaurant where Coleen is often seen (pictured after a Rosso dinner in 2015 while pregnant)
Hot spot: Wayne was seen at Rosso in 2010 after having lunch with Michael Carrick and Michael Owen
The lads: Wayne played side by side in both England and Manchester United teams (pictured together in 2009)
Hours before her dinner, pregnant Coleen continued to shed her wedding ring, yet the background on her phone remains an image of her embattled husband Wayne.
Flashing a glimpse of her iPhone, Coleen, who is expecting her fourth child with Wayne, displayed a snap of the grinning sportsman cosying up to her and their three boys, Kai, seven, Klay, four, and Kit, 21 months.
Wayne's visits to Rosso hit headlines in 2010, when his affair with with Jenny, who starred on Ex On The Beach earlier this year, was revealed and the prostitute divulged she bumped into Wayne in the restaurant.
Speaking at the time about the meet, Jenny said: 'I went with a few girls and the whole team was there. They were all very drunk. We hadn't arranged to meet but Wayne spotted me in the crowd.
Homeward bound: The red head was deep in thought following the dinner
Facing up to things: Laura has been at the centre of a media storm since meeting Wayne on September 1 during a night of drinking in Cheshire, after which the footballer was then caught three times over the legal limit while driving Laura's Volkswagen Beetle
Pressing on: She was dressed to impress for her dinner as she was seen at the eatery
That was then: Wayne's visits to Rosso hit headlines in 2010, when his affair with Jenny Thompson (pictured in 2012), who starred on Ex On The Beach earlier this year, was revealed and the prostitute divulged she bumped into Wayne in the restaurant
'Half an hour later he held my hand in front of everyone and led me away. Michael Owen was looking at him in disgust. Wayne made no effort to be discreet, I was embarrassed. He took me downstairs into the cooking area and into an office.'
On Monday, Wayne apologised for his 'unforgivable lack of judgement' as he was banned from driving for two years and given 100 hours' community servicE.
He was stopped by police while driving party girl Laura home from a night out in her Volkswagen Beetle in Cheshire at 2am on September 1. Wayne was stopped because Laura's car had a faulty brake light. He was almost three times the legal limit.
The Everton striker was handed a 24 month driving ban and given 100 hours' community service as part of a 12-month community order imposed at Stockport Magistrates' Court today.
Happy days: In his statement he said: 'Following today's court hearing I want publicly to apologise for my unforgivable lack of judgment in driving while over the legal limit. It was completely wrong'
Heading off: The green trousers made an eye-catching statement
In his statement he said: 'Following today's court hearing I want publicly to apologise for my unforgivable lack of judgment in driving while over the legal limit. It was completely wrong.
'I have already said sorry to my family, my manager and chairman and everyone at Everton FC. Now I want to apologise to all the fans and everyone else who has followed and supported me throughout my career.
'Of course I accept the sentence of the court and hope that I can make some amends through my community service.'
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