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.
On January 10, 2011, he played for Droylsden against his former team Hyde. They won 3–1 and advanced to the semi-final of the Manchester Premier Cup. During their second goal, Rouse appeared to shove Steve Halford from behind before sending the ball across the goal to Ciaran Kilheeney.