The first time that United won the European Cup was 1968 – when I was too young to appreciate them. By the time I became a fan we were in the Second Division. The dizzing hights of a European Cup win seemed to me, quite unimaginable.
My best friend was a boy called Eoin who lived across the road. One day Eoin’s mum told me about United’s glorious past, and the Munich air crash. Quite clearly I can remember wondering if ever in my lifetime again I’d see a United team of that calibre.
Eoin and I grew up going to United games together – at one stage most home games. When we were 14 Eoin moved to Ireland and I started going to matches with my friend Sally. The best we could hope for in those days was the FA Cup, which we won a very respectable number of times. Sally and I even saw us win once – United 4- Brighton 1 (1983?).
But still the Division One Championship and with it the triumph in Europe – it was always Liverpool or Nottingham Forest, never us.
And then Fergie arrived in town. Eoin sent me a letter once where he lamented that his young daughter should be considered for selection – the team could hardly get worse. Thank goodness in those days they didn’t fire coaches after a couple of poor seasons, and he had a chance to build up the team.
But WHAT drama, what emotion, what an incredible achievement! As I watched the Champions League Final last night I was totally awestruck by the levels of both teams – not that it was the best game of football ever – although it was a fabulous match. But just the levels of fitness, determination, the strength and energy needed to compete at that level; the endurance.
Bad luck Chelsea. Seriously worthy opponents…but it was our night.
6 replies on “ManU’s Premiership and Champions League Double – I’m faint with joy”
Oooh yeah i watched that too, down a small pub, they were all chelsead supporters, but it was fun. Good match, i preferred Man U to have won, (I’m an Arsenal supporter) don’t ask me why, i just don’t like Chelsea.
Lukas
I agree I watched that I wud hav preferred 4 man u 2 win I just really dont like Chelsea. I’m a Liverpool fan don’t no y though just am!!!
Cherry
Mg harris I can’t believe that the last time someone other than me put a comment on here was 2008 it is now 2011!!! That’s 3 yrs
Ha! Well it’s true. But then this post is from May 2008.
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Well o well it’s still freaky and thnx 4 replying I ain’t had a talk 2 any1 ever on this thing!!!
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