Then on 10 January 2011 he started for Droylsden against his former club Hyde, a game in which they won 3–1 to progress to the semi-final of the Manchester Premier Cup, Rouse had a controversial part to play in their second goal when he appeared to shove Steve Halford in the back before playing the ball across goal to Ciaran Kilheeney.
Then on 10 January 2011 he started for Droylsden against his former club Hyde, a game in which they won 3–1 to advance to the semi-final of the Manchester Premier Cup. Rouse had an ambiguous role in their second goal when it seemed he shoved Steve Halford from behind before playing the ball across goal to Ciaran Kilheeney.