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It looks like our neighbours were causing a bit of bother at Old Trafford tonight. Everton fans wish death on Wayne Rooney's new son - Telegraph Everton fans wish death on Wayne Rooney's new son Trouble flared at Old Trafford on Saturday night as more than 50 police officers were required to control a surge against them by Everton fans in the wake of Darren Fletcher's first-half goal. By Oliver Brown Published: 9:09PM GMT 21 Nov 2009 Everton fans wish death on Wayne Rooney's new son Target: Wayne Rooney was subject to vile chants by visiting Everton fans Photo: GETTY IMAGES The atmosphere had been tense from kick-off as Everton fans targeted Manchester United's Wayne Rooney without mercy. The abuse became particularly vicious as a small band chanted "Die, Kai Rooney", in reference to the forward's newborn son. Everton have an ugly record in this area, having subjected Liverpool's Steven Gerrard to similarly disgraceful chants last season after the birth of his child. Rooney's every touch had drawn derision, as tends to happen when he plays in front of the Everton supporters, and the tipping point came when Fletcher put United ahead after 34 minutes. Several officers who waded in to calm the unrest received rough treatment and the away contingent were penned in with a tight police cordon for the remainder of the game.