TOUR EVENT
The age-old spirit of England’s football has been building up its strength all season to stage a real feast of an uncompromising, frantic, sincere Game in the last round at the Bramell Lane. In an honest duel, “Sheffield United” and “Wigan” found out the relationship in a manly way - the hosts went to the “championship”, the guests kept their place in the Premier League. Not tactics or individual skill - in this match everything was decided by character. Wigan suffered their victory and can be proud of it for a long time. The team of Paul Jewell from the very beginning stunned and crushed the opponent, scored a quick goal, and then went through luck, bad luck, injuries of the two main defenders, the return goal, removal, the final onslaught and still survived. It is symbolic that the winning goal from the penalty spot was scored by quarterback David Unsworth. David Unsworth, who ten years ago at Everton seemed like a veteran, but now he is no longer a figure at all like a football player. David Unsworth, who started the season at Sheffield. David Unsworth, who appeared on the field a few minutes before the fateful blow, forced to replace a wounded friend. Everything in this match was decided by character and team spirit. After the final whistle in the stands, it became very quiet - the Brammell Lane fell into mourning, and only Wigan fans celebrated epic salvation noisily.
HERO TOUR
If the spirit of a desperate struggle reigned on the Brammell Lane, then Old Trafford on Sunday evening became the abode of football joy. For three years, Manchester United fans have been waiting for this moment, and now a picture of dreams and dreams came true before their eyes - the Mancunians raised the Premier League Cup over their heads. In the stands, fans unfurled banners, canvases, posters and placards in honor of their favorite team. They are the main characters today. This is their day. Day of fulfillment of desires. Remember, Old Trafford, remember this moment.
TOUR FAILURE
The legendary Merseyside forward Robbie Fowler for the second time in his career breaks up with Liverpool, but the farewell to Anfield did not triumph. The striker in the 88th minute of the match with Charlton left the field with a standing ovation, but the score was 1: 2 not in favor of his native team. And a few tens of seconds after the replacement, the owners received the right to a penalty. The audience literally demanded the return of Robbie, but of course they could not change their fate and football rules. Nevertheless, his bombardier sonorous echo remains in Liverpool's hearts. And the heart of Fowler himself will protect the song "Anfield."
SENSATION TOUR A
The victory of West Ham over Manchester United allowed fans of the hammers to organically merge into the festive atmosphere of Old Trafford. Their joy was in no way inferior to the master's, if joy at all can be measured and compared. Alan Kerbishli's team got out of a hopeless situation, winning seven times in nine final matches. And in this meeting, “West Ham” looked great, having managed to withstand the real “Manchester United”, which was not going to lose at all. The fast time of miracles will soon melt, but while the Londoners are quite worthy of sharing the happiness of “MJ” - they are also champions in their own way.
TREND
The last round is a time not only for players to say goodbye to their clubs, but also for acquaintances. Coaches of many teams of the Premier League allowed to celebrate the debuts of reservists. For the first time at Chelsea, a young defender Sam Hutchinson appeared at this level, the meeting between Liverpool and Charlton was marked by the debut of goalkeepers Padelli and Randolph, Arsenal showed the world the deeply forgotten England by Mart Pome. But Middlesbrough central defender David Wheater once went out on the field this season, and so he went further than his colleagues - he scored and scored the winning goal against the long-suffering Fulham. The relaxed atmosphere of most matches is a good background for exploring great football and wishes for success.
CM. ALSO
The owner of Newcastle Freddie Shepperd is a funny guy. But - unlucky. His chatter with two Liverpool fans has become the property of the press, and she doesn't appreciate humor at all when necessary. The text of the conversation is understandable without translation: “F *** ing Michael, I'll f *** ing, I'll f *** ing carry him back for you. . . for £ 9million ... No, he's a good lad. It's the agents, *******. He's OK, a decent lad ”(meaningful part - take your Owen for 9 million, he is a good guy, but here are his agents ...). However, not only journalists have long understood Shepperd's jokes. So the fans of “forty” can already slowly sing along: “Goodbye, our affectionate Mi-i-i-sha”.
TOUR DIGIT
In 9 out of 10 stadiums that hosted the matches of the last round, it rained on Sunday evening. These were the tears of farewell to the wonderful season. The sadness of the separation of the team brightened up with 29 goals. Especially lucky were the visitors to Yewood Park, who saw 6 goals in a joint performance of Blackburn and Reading. There were no goals only in Portsmouth, which is not surprising - there, during the game, the sun was shining. The Premier League succeeded in a colorful ending. Next season everything will be even more interesting. Goodbye, England, see you later.
Dmitry LONGICH