Wednesday, September 05, 2007

Oh. And Jen reminded me.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has retired at the age of 34, having played the last eleven years of his magnificant career in the brilliant scarlet red of Manchester United. If my recollections serve me correctly, he was the first supersub I came across, and perhaps the only one who played the position in the truest sense of the word. Despite his slight build, he managed to hold his own against the many ruffians who passed themselves off as defenders, and smashed home 267 goals in 453 games for both club and country, a brilliant goals-to-games ratio by all accounts.

The "Baby-faced Assassin" played an integral of many United teams over the years, but the Red legion will remember his part in the Treble-winning side best. His championship-winning goal against Bayern will forever be cherished in the memories of United fans. And while he might hold records (his 28 goals off the bench represents the most from any United player past and present), he will always be remembered for the smile he had even in playing hard and dirty. His commitment to the team personified best by his heroic dash against Rob Lee of Newcastle (video as given in Jen's link). Few men will ever have the impact he had on the club, and long may the fans remember and love the finest supersub ever.

OLE OLE OLE!

i heard the crickets at 1:28 am

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