Football- General/Humour

Football's Seven Dwarfs

 

 

 

Bit of a joke post which fuses fairy tales and football.   The characteristics of the seven dwarf's featuring in the popular Disney film are very well known.  Here is their footballer equivalents!

 

 

-RONALDINHO-

"1. Happy- Ever smiling, jolly with a bubbly personality"

Ronaldinho was the first player thought of for this character.  He always played with a smile on his face and gave such unbridled joy to watch him.  He was a real entertainer with ridiculous skills and tricks.  His personality really shone through on the football pitch, such a sunny player.  Off the field of play, he is said to be full of life, great fun and very bubbly.  He has a real Brazilian spirit, it is just a shame we never seen more of him at the very top. 

Ode To Sir Alex Ferguson- 26 Quotes For 26 Years

 

Sir Alex Ferguson is now in his twenty-sixth season of managing Manchester United.  It is an incredible feat, unlikely to be repeated.  Even if it was to be, nobody could do it quite like Fergie.  To mark the occasion and to celebrate all that he has done for United and indeed football; the club has commissioned a bronze statue to be made in his honour.  The unveiling of this will take place the day before the QPR match, (to be played at the end of the month).  An apt selection, as QPR were the opponents in his first match at Old Trafford.   This statue will stand pride of place in front of the Sir Alex Ferguson stand. 

Three Memorable Games Versus Arsenal (Of The Premier League Era)

　

　

　

　

1. FA Cup Semi-Final Replay, Highbury 1999

Location Villa Park, it was the treble season and the year previously Arsene Wengers side had pipped United to the league. Having played out a one all draw at Old Trafford the replay game was set to be played after Arsenal scored in the dying minutes to equalise. The return fixture had been stirred up in the papers with plenty of choice words from both sides. United scored first with a lovely 25 yard strike from David Beckham but Arsenal were right back in the game when Dennis Bergkamp’s shot deflected in off Stam and passed Schmeichel. United had dominated the first half but Arsenal provided more threat in the second, Bergkamp’s goal coming near the 70 minute mark. With Arsenal looking stronger it was a huge blow when Phil Neville fouled Ray Parlour awarding Arsenal a penalty. Miraculously it was saved by Schmeichel who didn’t have a great record with penalties. United were down to ten men after Roy Keane’s dismissal after just 74th minute, things were certainly looking nervous. Schmeichel‘s save served to galvanise the team and took the game into extra time. Ryan Giggs came on as substitute for Jesper Blomqvist, it had surprised many that the Welshman hadn’t started but with United’s schedule and a tight hamstring there was no need to risk him. However he came on and didn’t make much of an impact. But as the match wore on he caught onto a weak pass of Vieira’s intercepting it before the halfway line and went on a dazzling run. Arsenals back four were intact but he got passed every player, some more than once jinking in and out. Ferguson and Mclaren were yelling for him to take it to the corner flag. But Giggs rifled it straight into the top corner. It’s one of the best ever United goals and it won the game. It was very significant in the season as it gave the team a lift and that confidence they needed to go onto make history.