Monday, May 23, 2011
David Beckham Stunned At Old Trafford Visit
With Gary Neville's testimonial taking place tomorrow the stars form yesteryear will be turning out to honour the finest right back of his era including David Beckham.
The midfielder was given permission by his club to attend the game and he evidently can't wait.
Speaking to MLSsoccer.com, the United favourite stated:
"Putting a United shirt on again never gets old.
"I get goose bumps every time I think about stepping out at Old Trafford again, as does walking out on the pitch.
"To be able to do that for Gary and his family means it is going to be an emotional night."
Rooney: This Feels Fantastic
Wayne Rooney says he'll never get sick of winning trophies with Manchester United.
The striker collected his fourth league winner's medal on Sunday at Old Trafford and described the feeling as "fantastic".
"This is what you play football to do: to win trophies, to win medals," Rooney told MUTV. "Every time you win a medal it's a great celebration. It's fantastic for the players, the fans, for everybody involved."
Rooney scored only once in the league before Christmas as he struggled to find form after a disappointing summer with England at the World Cup. But the former Evertonian has looked a completely different player since the New Year and played a massive role in helping the Reds win a record 19th league title.
It was his penalty, after all, that sealed the title last weekend at Blackburn, and his hat-trick at West Ham that resurrected the Reds after the team had gone 2-0 down back in April.
"The first half of the season was a bit of a write-off, really," Rooney admitted, "but from the turn of the year I feel I've contributed to the team and helped us win games. I've really enjoyed it and it's a great feeling to be part of a championship-winning side."
In the end, United won the league by nine points. But Rooney insists it was far from easy, and pinpointed the league win against Chelsea at Old Trafford earlier this month as the pivotal moment.
"The Chelsea game was massive. Had we lost that game then Chelsea would have been in a leading position. We showed our true spirit by winning that game and then Chelsea knew their season was over.
"It's got a little easier at the end but it's not been an easy season."
Sir Alex: This one is special
Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted winning the 19th league title is a special moment in his illustrious career.
The United boss saw his champions round off the campaign with a 4-2 win over Blackpool that means only two points were dropped at home all season.
The goals have flowed at Old Trafford as Sir Alex utilised his squad to great effect with one last match still to come at Wembley next Saturday as Barcelona stand in the way of another Champions League success for the Reds.
"It's special," the manager told MUTV. "This is a particularly special one because it means we've won the title more than anyone in the country.
"It's history and great for the tradition of this club so I'm really pleased about that."
United finished nine points clear at the Barclays Premier League summit with the boss conceding: "It' didn't feel that way a couple of weeks ago!
"The players have been great, there's a great work ethic in the team. I think they deserved it because there were a lot of great performances. I'm dismissing all that nonsense that it's not a great Manchester United team. It's a great feat winning this league.
"I think our target was to do our best. Yes, we've had some disappointing games away from home but the home form has been fantastic. Another four goals today, seven against Blackburn, five against Birmingham and we've beaten Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal and Tottenham all here. They're top teams so it's pretty good that."
Although enjoying every moment of the celebrations, the focus inevitably starts switching to next weekend's blockbuster clash with Barcelona.
"It's fantastic and wonderful because it involves all the supporters," added the boss. "They feel part of it and have really enjoyed today. It's great to see the players with their families and kids.
"I think nowadays it has to be a squad game. You look at Patrice Evra and he's played the most games, 46 out of 61 games, and that tells you the spread of players we've used. It's done because we've got a good squad.
"I think I could pick four or five teams for next week and they wouldn't let us down."
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