Man of the Match Mix-Up Leaves Shearer Blushing …
Alan Shearer, the legendary Newcastle United icon and occasional fortune teller, found himself in a bit of an awkward spot after the FA Cup showdown between Manchester United and Fulham. This football sage bestowed the Man of the Match crown upon Bruno Fernandes, much to the bewilderment of fans and Fulham’s very own Calvin Bassey.
The match was a rollercoaster, with United finding themselves in a pickle after Bassey scored a free header. Bruno Fernandes pulled off a rescue mission to equalize with 20 minutes on the clock. Alas, fate had a twist in mind as United’s bungled penalties sent Fulham merrily marching to the quarter-finals.
Perched high on the gantry, Shearer had to pick his Man of the Match before the penalty drama unfolded. He picked Bruno, reasoning that Fernandes’s knack for precision passes was enough to sway his decision.
Over on The Rest is Football podcast, Shearer confessed his man-crush on Bassey’s rock-solid defense but insisted the decision was made before realizing Fulham’s magic. With a chuckle, he confessed, “My bad, Calvin Bassey deserved it,” prompting co-hosts Richards and Lineker to tease him about ignoring defenders.
Guess even legends have their “Oops!” moments, huh?
