When United Let Scotty Slip Off the Pitch…
In a twist of footballing fate so shocking it could make a referee’s whistle blush, former Man United coach Benni McCarthy has declared the sale of Scott McTominay as “one of the biggest mistakes in football.” Sold to Napoli last August for a princely sum of €30.5 million, McTominay’s move has sparked regret stronger than a missed penalty kick in injury time! United might now be left wondering if their transfer wizardry is more like fumbling with a wand, wishing they had a 10% magic-hat to conjure Scotty back!
In his new Serie A stomping grounds, McTominay traded his Manchester clouds for Napoli sunshine, scoring goals like they’re going out of style and scooping up the Serie A Most Valuable Player award. He became key in sewing the victorious threads of Napoli’s glittering fourth Scudetto tapestry. From his 13 spicy goals and six elegant assists, one wonders if he eats ‘goal-getter’ cereal for breakfast! Meanwhile, the Red Devils are now searching for the “McTominay Mojo” as if it’s gone missing in a Bermuda Triangle of Transfers.
Reflecting on missed miracles, McCarthy ponders the near-miss signing of Cody Gakpo, about as elusive as a unicorn in a striker’s jersey. Apparently, the stars almost aligned in 2022 to pair him alongside Rashford, but alas, the scouting department let the stats do the talking. With Garnacho also on the rise, their left-right combo dreams crumbled like a soggy pie in the rain, as Gakpo waltzed off to Liverpool for their own football fiesta! Dear United, next time, keep an extra large spoonful of intuition alongside those stats, and maybe the magic won’t escape like a balloon on a windy day!