![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/busted-reveal-theyll-invite-footie-legend-whos-a-huge-fan-to-their-reunion-gig/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/busted-handout-via-hannah-hope-837541892.jpg&description=WHEN footballer Wayne Rooney turned 18 in 2003, there was one band that he wanted at his birthday party. The former England player invited Busted 's Matt Willis , Charlie Simpson and James Bourne to the bash at Aintree Racecourse , which even included a dance-off with the England squad. 7 Busted have revealed they were invited to Wayne Rooney's 18th birthday bash 7 Busted have now invited Wayne Rooney to one of their reunion gigs Credit: Rex Now, 20 years later, the What I Go To School For stars are repaying the favour — by inviting the footie legend to one of their reunion gigs. Sitting down with Biz on Sunday in the studio ahead of their 20th anniversary tour, which kicks off in Plymouth on September 2, James said: 'Wayne came backstage when he was 18 — but I feel he likes hip-hop now.' Charlie grinned: 'We will invite him, James!' And Matt added: 'Yeah, once you love Busted it never goes away.' Recalling Wayne's 18th birthday bash, James added: 'My brother was the biggest Everton fan. "I took him with us and I didn't tell him where we were going until we got there.' Matt said: 'You could be normal with him. "He wasn't a 'celeb' kind of guy — he was like us, so he just wanted to party and have fun. 'He was a Premiership footballer so maybe he shouldn't have partied so much, but it was a different time. 'We always liked hanging out with him. He was great.' Meanwhile the pop-punk band, who have sold more than five million records worldwide, revealed they have put their wild days behind them as they embark on their 26-date arena tour. Matt, who is married to TV presenter Emma Willis , said: 'We have got a cold plunge pool on tour — I am obsessed with it.' Speaking about getting in shape, the bass player added: 'I have been training for the last two months because I don't want to be out of breath. "I am 40 now so I need to sort myself out and prepare for the tour. 'I still want to jump around and go crazy and I don't want to do two songs and be exhausted.' Asked abo){kind=link}
WHEN footballer Wayne Rooney turned 18 in 2003, there was one band that he wanted at his birthday party.
The former England player invited Busted’s Matt Willis, Charlie Simpson and James Bourne to the bash at Aintree Racecourse, which even included a dance-off with the England squad.
Now, 20 years later, the What I Go To School For stars are repaying the favour – by inviting the footie legend to one of their reunion gigs.
Sitting down with Biz on Sunday in the studio ahead of their 20th anniversary tour, which kicks off in Plymouth on September 2, James said: “Wayne came backstage when he was 18 – but I feel he likes hip-hop now.”
Charlie grinned: “We will invite him, James!”