Memories… 2009/2010. PART II
5. Away to Arsenal in the League (3-1)
By FAR our
best performance and result of the season.
Nani was
incredible, creating the best goal of the season – shades of the counterattack
that Ronnie finished off in the Champions League semi-final last April – and
kind of scoring (although technically not) a stylish solo goal.
The first
time all year we genuinely looked like world beaters. If only we played that
all season…
4. PART I: Carling Cup Semi-Final Second Leg (3-1)
The truly
great moments of the season were few and far between; so whereas normally, in a
typically glittering, trophy-laden season I would’ve clumped the amazing
results against Citeh together – perhaps under a generic/witty title, like
‘amazing results against Citeh’ – I am forced to spread them out over the
course of the top 10. But enough of that negativity. As we remember part 1 of
the trilogy (in reverse order of greatness):
Which Citeh
battering? Carling Cup Semi-Final Second Leg; Home (27/1/2010)
Result: 3-1
(Scholes, Carrick, Rooney; Tevez)
Impact of
result: After a 2-1 defeat at Eastlands (with both there goals scored by you
know who) left Gary Crook shouting his mouth off about taking down the
their pathetic attempt to buy a trophy.
High:
Rooney’s goal. An injury time winner. Yet again. To see us on our way to
winning our 26th trophy under
while ensuring their 34th season without one.
Honourable
mention: Gary Neville, for all that hilarity with Tevez in the first leg.
3. PART II: Away in the League (1-0)
Which Citeh
battering?: League; Away (17/4/2010)
Result: 1-0
(Scholes)
Impact of
result: At the time, it was gargantuan! With Arsenal (vs Wigan) and
losing that weekend, we were oh so sexily back in the race in the most
ridiculous fashion possible.
High:
92:43. That epic header from the smallest man on the pitch.
of ecstasy and homosexuality as we attempted to penetrate any nearby red…well,
I say unrivalled (Ahh who would’ve thought Citeh could make us so so happy?).
Honourable
mention: Patrice Evra. Easily one of our players of the season, who annoyingly
didn’t score a goal. But his cross in for Scholes’s winner will suffice.
2. PART III: Home in the League (4-3)
Which Citeh
battering? League; Home (20/9/2009)
Result: 4-3
(Rooney, Fletcher 2, Owen ; Barry, Bellamy 2)
Impact of
result: We beat them 4-3 after they equalised 3-3 in the last minute of normal
time…who gives a SHIT about the impact!? Far too early to be significant, but
nonetheless, Owen’s goal was the most glorious goal I have ever witnessed at
Old Trafford and after a slow start, our excitement towards the new season was
ignited as our faith in our slightly unfamiliar looking side was restored.
High: 95th minute. Who would have ever thought a Scouser would create that sort of hysteria
within Old Trafford?
the bench and into our hearts forever. Aww.
Honourable
mention: Giggs. For that stunning, defence-splitting through ball to set Owen
up.
1. Beckham Returns
A
controversial one as ‘moment of the season’, I’m sure.
Some would
argue that the relevance and general erection factor of all three Citeh games
in this list would overpower the 4-0 win at home to Milan in the Champions
League last 16. But, the victory aside (although certainly not overlooking the
thrashing against one of Europe’s best), the sight of our legendary son,
firstly taking to the field, then providing his battered and embarrassed side
the best chance of the game, then staying on to soak up the applause…and
finally putting on that scarf, was amazing and honestly one of the greatest
images I have ever witnessed at OT.
A beautiful
moment, and one that may have been neglected had we, say, reached the Champions
League final for the third year running, or of course won number 19. But as it
was, 2009/10 was a season of change, turbulence and above all unity. The fans
were united in the terraces in their love of United and dissatisfaction towards
the way the club is being run. So to see a mutual feeling of support from the
games most high-profile star was immense, and reminded us all that this super
celebrity – the one who wore his United shirt at a Tottenham training day – is
red through and through.
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