Manchester United have had weekend within the Premier League, recording a surprising 4-3 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers after which following that up with a 3-0 victory over West Ham United. United’s victory over Wolves was a very particular one for the membership, with 18-year-old Mainoo banging within the winner within the 97th minute of a match by which 5 objectives have been scored in a frenzied second half.
The 18-year-old Mainoo banged within the winner within the 97th minute of a match by which 5 objectives have been scored in a frenzied second half.(Action Images through Reuters)
The victory led to followers recalling United’s tendency to attain last-minute objectives, notably throughout their interval of dominance beneath Alex Ferguson till 2013. Among the various reactions on-line, although, there was one which caught the attention probably the most and it was of a fan writing about him having fun with the victory together with his ailing father. The fan additional went on to say that his father handed away that morning and hoped that the submit reached Mainoo so the younger midfielder the influence he had on the household.
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As it seems, the submit ended up being so viral that Mainoo reacted to it via Manchester United’s social media pages. “I’m really sorry about the passing of your father and I’m glad you could share such a special moment together and I could play a small part in that. I wanted to invite you and your son to a game soon so we’ll get in touch and get everything sorted. Stay strong and I’ll see you soon,” says Mainoo within the video posted by the membership.
The submit was made by an X consumer with the identify Daniel Killeen. “Really keen to try and get someone at @ManUtd or @MU_Foundation to get this message to Kobbie, so any shares or retweets would be much appreciated. Sadly my Father (Vincent Killeen) lost his brave battle against cancer yesterday. The last game we watched together was the Wolves game, just the two of us in his hospital room. When Wolves equalised we were both so frustrated.
“I have never willed United to score more than that moment and then Kobbie Mainoo steps up with an amazing winner. Seeing Dads arm in the air, a smile on his face and declaring “that’s why you watch United”. When he saw that you were doing an interview, he insisted that I stay so he could listen. I know football should be about winning trophies, but you will never score a more important goal for our family Kobbie. You are already a hero in our household and you are now my 7 year olds favourite player. Thank you for a truly brilliant and special moment. I am sure your career will bring many of them. The Killeen Family,” the post read.
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