It is always difficult to see the end of an institution but it seems that it is happening with Manchester United Football Club. (MUFC)
The club dominated the English Barclay Premier League for twenty years, guided by the stern, unwavering hand of Manager, Alex Ferguson and followed by a horde of tens of thousands of die-hard fans.
But more recently all has not been well in the 'Republic of Mancunia'
Another hand, of less sure authority, has taken over the helm of the ship of state. Dreadful drubbings have been administered to the dream-team, none harder to bear than the one given by their arch enemies from across town, Manchester City.
What can possibly be the problem?
I have a short answer.
Blasphemous songs and slogans.
One sixty foot banner hung in the stadium proclaims:
"MUFC : OUR RELIGION" another "SIR ALEX IMMORTAL" and yet another displaying a 20 foot high portrait of David Moise, the new manager, declares "THE CHOSEN ONE"
Oh dear. This year there have been no miracles, no euphoric presence or hymns of praise, just a series of dismal defeats and melancholic fans streaming home before the game ends.
Perhaps things may turn around, but I suspect not before the fans find a different Messiah and put their faith in a different god than the one they currently worship.
Jubilate. ( Dedicated to my friend, Toks Odofin, a true die-hard)
Ian
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