Editor’s note: This post was guest-written by my friend Temi Akinaina. Temi’s my go-to person for all things EPL & Man Utd, a veritable encyclopaedia of Mancunian knowledge. She is also known to possess a very sharp tongue and can put you down faster than a Cristiano Ronaldo dive (she’ll hate me for writing this) if you piss her off.
Ok, so February 14 was Saturday and this comes a bit late, but here’s her rendition of Valentine’s day… Red Devils-style.
In keeping with the spirit of Valentine’s day, I decided to write an ode to Nemanja Vidic.
It’s entirely possible that his exploits this year will be recognized with a “Player of the Year” Award (hell, he’s already in L’Équipe’s Team of the Year) but considering that defenders are often overlooked for such plaudits, it may not happen. So though I have no illusions that he’ll ever read or see this, it has to be said.
Regardless, these are the 10 reasons Vidic makes my team tick.
- You’re part of a record breaking defence in which the only constants have been you and Edwin and let’s face it; Serie A fans think he’s a liability.
- Along the same lines as point 1; you make me feel secure even when John O’Shea is on the pitch. This means a lot to me, really.
- Even though you commit GBH (Grievous Bodily Harm) every weekend, you don’t get booked that much, which means you can continue doing what you do.
- You’re a beast – in the best possible way. You even have a webbed foot to prove it. Go on with your bad self.
- You score goals even though that’s not your job; the cannon celebration is just a bonus to remind opponents that you can bring the pain.
- In a team of flashy fancy dans (yes Ronaldo and Nani I’m talking about you) you go about your job in an exemplary unselfish yet committed way.
- You and Ferdinand fit seamlessly into the line of classic Ferguson defensive partnerships; Miller + McLeish, Bruce + Pallister, Ferdinand + Vidic
- Nemanja Vidic” is an anagram of “Mad Ninja Vice“. Coincidence? I think not.
- Foolish opponents believe they can win 50-50 tackles against you, the ball and everyone else knows better.
- Nemanja Vidic is not a cyborg centre back. He just seems that way. And we like it like that.
mCalcio readers: are there any players on your teams that deserve a love letter or are they worthy recipients of your man-crush?
Tags: Alex Ferguson, English Premiership, Manchester United, Nemanja Vidic, Rio Ferdinand
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