Rooney scores!
Best fans in the world
Giggsy curls his freekick home
"I've given you two warnings, Wilson...one more and I'll bite your neck!"
Ando can't believe he scored, either!
Oh joy! "Nothing could be finer than to give your opps a shiner in the....Premmmm....League!"
My beloved Reds (not the fools from 'Pool) garnered a much-needed three points today as they toppled the Tottenham Spurs 3-1. The upstarts from North London were wagging their tongues about starting perfectly in the Prem League. Well...all good things must come to an end. And so it did.
The Tottspurs' one bright shining moment occurred in the first minute of the game, when the English National Team star striker, Jermain Defoe (not related to Willem), put one in the bag. Never ones to panic, the Red Devils roared back, and it should be said that I don't remember Tottenham even being on the pitch in the second half...
At the 25-minute mark, Ryan "Giggsy" Giggs launched a perfect Ronny Rocket into the upper right and United never looked back. Anderson added a second goal (41), which was his first in 78 appearances for United. Most (including myself) have been wondering whether or not Ando could provide the goods necessary to stay on the first team at Old Trafford. Recent stints in the Reserves (where he scored a goal) gave much speculation as to his future...maybe things will turn around for him now that he's broken the bag for the first time.
Back to the match...
The ever-present workhorse from Scouseland (Rooney) smacked the net in the 78th, but not before the Reds were dealt a blow when Paul Scholes was sent off in the early stages of the second half for his second bookable offense. Yes...the Reds were now playing with 10.
The Spurs' faithful licked their lips, sensing that the Red Devils would not be able to hold on...but they were wrong. It was the same Spurs' faithful who were exiting White Hart Lane before the 90-minute bell had sounded...heads low...tails between their legs.
The official Manchester United website put it perfectly:
"Throughout the 90 minutes, United's display oozed the marriage of class and resolve that champions require, and sent out a clear warning to those teams aiming to prevent the Reds from bagging a fourth straight title."
My MOTM (Man of The Match for you Prem League virgins...*blushes*):
Ryan Giggs. Giggsy's play today was brilliant. With passes galore, steady decisions, and that beauty of a freekick...The old man of the pitch gets my vote.
Nod of The Day:
Anderson. What a delight to see this young Ronny-wannabe finally make good on his promise to score a goal. I was a bit disappointed, however, that Anderson did not strip down to his birthday suit (as he had promised he would do when he scored his first goal). Maybe the lads in the locker room were given that pleasure. (If any of the lads are reading this...email me the pics so I can post them here).
Sadface of The Day:
Michael Owen did not make an appearance. I was hoping to see the new number seven poach a goal for us. But...maybe he will play against Besiktas (Turkey) for the Champions League on Tuesday, or against Man Sh@tty for the Derby on Sunday next.
For a complete rundown of the Reds' match today, you can go to:
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