The Return of Golden Balls

David Beckham’s return to Old Trafford on Wednesday night (10th March) didn’t live up to the media hype that preceded him. Manchester Utd were leading 3-2 from the first leg against AC Milan played a couple of weeks ago In the Champions League. but Beckham failed to make the starting line up and had to be content with a substitute’s berth on the bench.

The second leg was only 10 minutes old when the current king of Old Trafford, Wayne Rooney scored with a bullet header to put the tie beyond doubt. By the time Beckham made an appearance well into the second half, his team were trailing 3-0 courtesy of another goal by Rooney and one from their South Korean international Ji-Sung Park. On the hour mark, Rooney left the arena to a standing ovation while Beckham joined the fray to rapturous applause from The United fans. It was ironic that in a space of couple of minutes the fans paid homage to a former and current hero whose careers were travelling in opposite directions.

I have never been a great fan of David Beckham. In my opinion he is probably the most overrated player of his generation. Yes, he has always had the ability to deliver a telling cross into dangerous areas and proved something of  deadball specialist, but he has never caused me to jump out of my seat in reaction to a telling run or a mazy dribble. In contrast,Wayne Rooney can explode into action which excites people. He can turn a defender, waltz through a defence and score goals in all shapes and form.

Notwithstanding international appearances for England, Beckham was making his first appearance at Old Trafford for the first time in seven years. His transfer to Real Madrid in 2003 was sanctioned by Alex Ferguson who was reportedly tired of the marketing hype surrounding the player. Beckham lacked pace but was very good at making the most of his limitations which didn’t match the genius of his Golden Balls marketing.

Wayne Rooney at the age of 24 is arguably the best striker in the world and could take the World Cup by storm in the summer. Rooney’s contribution of 30 goals in all competitions for Utd almost make him irreplaceable for Utd. Indeed he makes a better than average team into a very good one capable of winning the Premiership and Champions League. Without him they could end up with an empty trophy cabinet save for the Carling Cup.

As for Beckham, he milked the applause afforded a prodigal son by the Utd faithful while wiping a tear  from his eye maybe in response to a 4-0 drubbing handed out by him former team.  It is ironic that Beckham could make the England squad  for the World Cup at the tender age of 35 which would be his fourth successive appearance in the finals. Spare a thought for one of the all time greats from Manchester Utd, Ryan Giggs, who never managed to make a World Cup appearance due to his Welsh heritage.

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