Wayne Rooney says sorry for breaking Jamie's wrist

A football-mad youngster whose wrist was broken by a wayward shot from Wayne Rooney was today 'over the moon' after his hero apologised and promised him a signed shirt.

A thunderbolt from the £250,000-a-week Manchester United striker caught nine-year-old Jamie Thomas, from Wem, on the arm.

The shot left him needing hospital treatment as he prepared to watch his first ever Premier League match with dad Andy.

Now Rooney is going to write to the youngster, who is the envy of all his friends, to apologise following the incident during the warm-up at Molineux ahead of Wolves' clash with the Red Devils last Sunday.

A spokesman for Manchester United said Rooney was totally unaware of the mishap.

He added: "Wayne did not have any idea this had happened. He has now signed a shirt for Jamie and will be writing to him to apologise."

Jamie, who attends St Peter's Primary School in Wem, was sat on the front row of the Jack Harris Stand when Rooney's shot struck him as he raised his arms to protect himself. He ended up missing most of the second half being treated by first aiders.

Jamie's dad said today: "I'm sure a letter and signed shirt from Wayne Rooney will cheer him up. He'll definitely be over the moon when he gets it."

He added: "At first we thought it was just bruising but Jamie wasn't enjoying the game so we went to the first aiders. We ended up missing most of the second half.

"They wanted us to go to Wolverhampton hospital but we were catching the train so we went to Shrewsbury instead.

"They said it was a clean break and he has to go back in a couple of weeks."

Paul Berry, Wolves spokesman, said: "We were very sorry to hear about Jamie's injury and the fact it meant he had to miss some of the game – hopefully he can make a speedy recovery and be back watching football soon."

He added Jamie is to be invited to watch the Wolves squad train following his ordeal.

This is the moment that Wayne Rooney broke nine-year-old Jamie Thomas' wrist with a wayward shot at Molineux on Sunday:

http://youtu.be/ZiPM9yHkCWo