Captain Marvel and His Mini-Me Sidekick…
In a heartwarming tale fit for football fairy-tales, Bruno Fernandes, the maestro of the Manchester midfield, concocted a day of derb-tastic proportions for a young fan named Bobby Fisher! Not to be confused with the chess wizard, this Bobby hails from Belfast and rolled his wheels into football history by becoming Manchester United’s very first wheelchair-using mascot. The seven-year-old’s passion caught Bruno’s eye faster than a CR7 free-kick, after he saw a video of the lad celebrating one of Bruno’s goals with the grace of a ballerina and the energy of a caffeine-fueled squirrel.
As if summoning a sidekick for a superhero showdown, Bruno whisked young Bobby away to watch United’s training at Carrington. The prelude to the 196th Manchester derby was set, with Bobby leading the troops into Old Trafford alongside his caped captain. But wait, there’s more! Bruno’s a magic man with a penalty kick, his shootout with destiny creating ripples as big as a Paul Pogba haircut. He netted a crucial equalizer last December with his ice-cool spot-kick style â think more ‘kick-top hats’ than penalty shootouts.
This derby delight is one of the skyscrapers peeking through the otherwise foggy Manchester skyline of a season for United. While the Carabao Cup is out the window, and the FA Cup dreams vanished courtesy of Fulham’s deft footwork, hope still glows in the Europa League. Lyon stands as the formidable first-leg foe in this European adventure. The Red Devils shall embark on a French expedition, seeking victory, glory, and maybe a cheeky croissant or two, followed by a homecoming at Old Trafford. Oh mon dieu, itâs going to be magnifique!
