Matt Blank from the Michael JacksonWorldNetworkfanclubtoldthe BBCthatsomeUKfans had not found out about their ticketsuntilfour o 'clockon Mondaymorning.
MattJackson almost pulled a goal back for Wigan but directed his header straight at Edwin van der Sar before the luckless Rooney hit the crossbar at the other end from 12 yards.
He mentioned quarterback Matt Ryan, tight end Tony Gonzalez, newly signed running back Steve Jackson and receivers Roddy White and Julio Jones as other talented veteran leaders.