“It was a great match. I’m very happy about it.”
Manchester United secured a hard-earned 2-1 win over Middlesbrough on the last day of 2016, with late goals from Anthony Martial and Paul Pogba delivering a victory in a manner reminiscent of United teams under Sir Alex Ferguson, who was there to see it on his 75th birthday.
Though it made no difference to their place in the table, it felt like a big victory for Jose Mourinho’s side and the manner in which it was achieved proved very satisfying for Manchester United fans, including one of their most famous fans of all.
The fastest man in history, Usain Bolt, has made no secret of his love for the Red Devils in the past and so moved was he by the victory that he called MUTV during their post-match analysis with Lou Macari and Gordon McQueen.
A win that felt so good even @UsainBolt felt compelled to ring #MUTVHD! #MUFC pic.twitter.com/5KDeJuLWI4
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) December 31, 2016
Presenter Mandy Henry seemed a little unconvinced that it is actually Bolt on the line (she admitted as much afterwards), and although it is hard enough to hear exactly what he is saying, Bolt confirmed that it was him.
Come on lad of course it was me on @ManUtd TV just now
— Usain St. Leo Bolt (@usainbolt) December 31, 2016
Sorry Usain – we didn't think it was you! Enjoy your celebrations in Jamaica & call again after West Ham on Monday night! https://t.co/64hfB6l5Gk
— Mandy Henry (@MandyHenryMedia) December 31, 2016
We wouldn’t count on him making that call Mandy…
