Luke Rooney

Swindon Town On 6 January 2012, Swindon Town made a 'six-figure sum' offer for Rooney, which was eventually turned down by the Kent-based club. On 16 January 2012 a new undisclosed offer was made and accepted by Gillingham. On 17 January he signed a two-and-a-half-year deal with Swindon. Rooney made his Swindon debut on 21 January 2012 in a league match at home to Macclesfield Town as a substitute, coming on in the 52nd minute. He made an instant impact providing the cross for Paul Benson to head home the only goal of the game. Rooney scored his first goal for the club in the 3–0 win against promotion rivals Crawley Town. Rooney joined Crawley on loan until January 2014 on 6 August 2013. Following the completion of this loan, he joined Maidstone United on non-contract terms.

Luton Town On 21 March 2014, Rooney joined Luton Town on a contract until the end of the 2013–14 season. He played in six games as Luton won promotion to the Football League. In July 2014, Rooney signed a six-month contract extension with Luton. After playing in 12 games, scoring five goals, Rooney's contract was extended until the end of the 2014–15 season. However, he only played in only one more game before his contract was mutually terminated in March 2015.

Subsequent career In March 2015, Rooney joined Ebbsfleet United of the Conference South on a contract until the end of the 2014–15 season. He played in six matches before being released. Rooney signed for Crawley Town on 23 June 2015 on a free transfer on a one-year deal. On 8 March 2016, Rooney signed for Phoenix Rising FC in the USA.

On 14 February 2018, Rooney signed for Billericay Town. At the start of the following season he appeared in pre-season for Southern Counties East League league side Stansfeld. In December 2018, he joined National League South side Welling United, making his debut on 22 December in a 1–1 draw with Hemel Hempstead Town.

Following his sacking by Glebe, Rooney signed for Stansfeld in February 2023. In July 2024, he joined Faversham Town.

Coaching career Having finished the 2021–22 season as interim manager of Erith & Belvedere, Rooney was then appointed manager of Glebe.

Honours Swindon Town Football League Two: 2011–12

Luton Town Conference Premier: 2013–14