”It’s a special moment – it’s a competition I’ve watched growing up as a fan, I’ve lost two finals before so I’ll enjoy this tonight. “ These were the words of an elated Wayne Rooney moments after Manchester United came from behind to beat Crystal Palace 2-1 at Wembley Stadium in the final of the English FA cup. Rooney, who is currently 30 and captains both the England National Football team and Manchester United have never won the FA cup in his about two decades of playing career. In fact, on a professional level, the FA cup medal is the only item missing from Rooney’s trophy cabinet as regards competitive trophy opportunity available to a player in the EPL.
Rooney joined the club the year after United last won the FA cut about ten years ago and since then they have continued to miss out of the valuable trophy even though they have won over ten other major trophies during this period. The win comes as a relief for both the entire team who have disappointed and not lifted a major trophy in the past three years.
Many believe that Rooney will leave the club this summer in search of new challenges after achieving everything achievable with them. Also, the speculations surrounding Louis Van Gaal’s future spell doom for the Dutch tactician who is believed to leave the club for defunct Chelsea manager, Jose Mourinho.
