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MAY UPDATE
“My best day in management” – Zinedine Zidane
What a historic month for this club. Some incredible performances, that will never be forgotten. Nobody expected us to overcome the mighty Barcelona when the draw was made, despite beating Bayern and Real Madrid previously in the competition.
The first half against Barcelona was a tightly contested fourty five minutes. Both sides had chances, none clear cut though. Barcelona looked strong going forward but rather shaky at the back. I saw an opportunity for us here. In the second half I sent the boys out, telling them this was our chance. They did not let me down. Four goals without a reply put is in a firm driving seat to make it to the final. The lads were excellent, McGeady and Fischer dominated Alba and Alves, and they could not handle them.
When we returned to the Premier League we secured the Premier League title. We were excellent that day and we made history that will never be forgotten.
Then return leg against Barcelona was a long ninety minutes for us. Four first goals meant it was level on aggregate and the game was all to play for me. We knew one away goal would all but seal the game for us, we kept fighting and remained positive. It was not long before Aiden got the goal, putting it to 5-4 on aggregate. From here on in we were resilient and defended very well to keep them at bay. We held on and secured a play in the final to play Chelsea. The players were ecstatic, now we have a real chance of completing a famous treble.
Aiden McGeady starred again in our victory over Middlesbrough, the game was not very lively but that did not stop celebrations on the pitch at full time. All the fans ran on the pitch to parade their hero’s, after the pitch was cleared the team was presented which the Premier League Trophy.
The Burnley game defiantly had an end of season feel to the game. With every decided, players were rested and youngsters were given a chance. Fischer grabbed the goal, the result was irrelevant.
Aiden has been sensational this month, starring in all of the games. He bagged five goals in as many games. With Aubameyang out injured he has really seized his chance in the line-up and made the spot his own.
Results
What a historic month for this club. Some incredible performances, that will never be forgotten. Nobody expected us to overcome the mighty Barcelona when the draw was made, despite beating Bayern and Real Madrid previously in the competition.
The first half against Barcelona was a tightly contested fourty five minutes. Both sides had chances, none clear cut though. Barcelona looked strong going forward but rather shaky at the back. I saw an opportunity for us here. In the second half I sent the boys out, telling them this was our chance. They did not let me down. Four goals without a reply put is in a firm driving seat to make it to the final. The lads were excellent, McGeady and Fischer dominated Alba and Alves, and they could not handle them.
When we returned to the Premier League we secured the Premier League title. We were excellent that day and we made history that will never be forgotten.
Then return leg against Barcelona was a long ninety minutes for us. Four first goals meant it was level on aggregate and the game was all to play for me. We knew one away goal would all but seal the game for us, we kept fighting and remained positive. It was not long before Aiden got the goal, putting it to 5-4 on aggregate. From here on in we were resilient and defended very well to keep them at bay. We held on and secured a play in the final to play Chelsea. The players were ecstatic, now we have a real chance of completing a famous treble.
Aiden McGeady starred again in our victory over Middlesbrough, the game was not very lively but that did not stop celebrations on the pitch at full time. All the fans ran on the pitch to parade their hero’s, after the pitch was cleared the team was presented which the Premier League Trophy.
The Burnley game defiantly had an end of season feel to the game. With every decided, players were rested and youngsters were given a chance. Fischer grabbed the goal, the result was irrelevant.
Player of the Month
Aiden has been sensational this month, starring in all of the games. He bagged five goals in as many games. With Aubameyang out injured he has really seized his chance in the line-up and made the spot his own.