The legendary Red Devils coach: The road to success

Chapter 280 Giggs's Wonderful Waltz

"The most important player in Manchester United is naturally Cantona, but Giggs is also becoming more and more an indispensable attacker for the Red Devils."

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Cantona missed at least five scoring chances in this match against Everton, which made him a little unhappy. "King of wasted chances, I almost messed up this game," he said self-deprecatingly after the game.

Ferguson talked about this specifically after the game. "I'm not worried about Eric's goal, even though he missed countless scoring opportunities in this game. Cantona is the kind of guy with magical energy. He doesn't need us to help him regulate his emotions, nor does he need others to tell him what to do."

A reporter from the Manchester Evening News said: "How did Cantona perform today? Except for not scoring a goal, everything else was excellent, but he should have scored a goal. The game was won, so it won't be a stain on him. Cantona should have scored a goal today anyway, he had too many chances. From several shots in the first half, to that consecutive header that was saved, to various shots in the second half that hit the post or almost slipped through the goal. Of course, the most exciting chance was when he jumped up with his back to receive the ball, turned delicately under the close pressure of the opponent's defender, adjusted his center of gravity and rhythm, and then swung his leg to shoot. If this shot had gone in, it would definitely be the most beautiful goal of the entire season. But this shot still fell just a little short..."

Cantona said in an interview after the end of the season: "I will always remember this game, it is so unforgettable. I didn't score a goal, which is a pity; I missed too many opportunities, unimaginable opportunities, those opportunities could have turned into goals for me. I can only say that it is indeed not normal. If I am in normal condition or play normally, I may score 3 or 4 goals. Maybe the opponent will not give us so many opportunities. This is a special game, and the process of the game tells us that everything is possible. We must continue to improve and face setbacks normally, just like Busby's legendary career. I am not unhappy, because this is also part of life."

After this round of games, the Red Devils are ranked first in the Premier League standings, with 27 points in 64 games, 16 points ahead of second-placed Blackburn, a huge lead. The only thing worth talking about in the media is that Blackburn has played 3 games less, so theoretically they can catch up with 9 points, which means Manchester United's advantage will become 7 points.

Sky Sports said: "Can we give Manchester United an award now? The gap between them and the second place is so huge that even if Blackburn catches up with 1 point in every game, it will not be enough to stop the Red Devils from defending the title."

Ferguson is certainly confident about defending the title. He said: "We are now the best team in the league and have always maintained a hunger for victory. I need this and hope we can win the second league title and then the third."

After bidding farewell to the legendary coach Busby, the Red Devils continued their journey of the season. The Red Devils kept in mind the teachings of the legendary coach and worked hard to move forward.

到了1994年的1月26日，红魔客场与朴茨茅斯进行了一场联赛杯第5轮的重赛。凭借着麦克莱尔的进球，红魔1比0战胜对手进军下一轮。

On January 1, the Red Devils played in the fourth round of the FA Cup against Norwich. The Red Devils played away, but they played very confidently and firmly controlled the situation. In order to cope with the league, Norwich sent out a rotating starting lineup, and the strength was even more difficult to match the Red Devils. Manchester United always had the advantage in the game and played very confidently. Cantona and Keane scored respectively, helping the team to eliminate the opponent 30-2.

时间很快就来到了1994年2月，红魔在2月5日客场对阵女王公园巡游者队，这是英超第28轮。

The Red Devils' midfield combination in this game was Giggs, Ince, Keane, and Kanchelskis, and the forwards were Cantona and Hughes. The Red Devils played away from home, but they took the initiative from the beginning, actively attacked the opponent, and launched a fierce offensive. The Red Devils, who suppressed the Queens Park Rangers, played their own style and characteristics: fast, direct, and sharp. In the 11th minute of the first half, Schmeichel got the ball in the penalty area, and the Red Devils immediately switched from defense to offense. Kanchelskis immediately started running along the left and ran out of the gap. Schmeichel understood and threw the ball across the center line with a strong hand to Kanchelskis' feet. Kanchelskis dribbled the ball forward, first using a fake move to pass an opponent's defender, and then to the side of the penalty area. At this time, Kanchelskis chose to cut inside. He used a change of rhythm to dribble the ball horizontally while passing another defender of the Rangers. Taking advantage of the opponent's goalkeeper's embarrassing appearance, he shot low to open the situation for the Red Devils.

Manchester United leads their opponents 1-0.

After taking the lead, the Red Devils began to slow down the pace, while the opponent launched a counterattack amid the cheers of the home fans, and the offensive and defensive momentum of both sides was reversed. In the 17th minute, Manchester United was judged to have an unwarranted penalty foul. At that time, Keane returned to the penalty area to tackle the ball, but he didn't tackle the ball or the player, but the opponent's striker who kicked the air fell because he was not stable. The referee blew the whistle and awarded a penalty kick. Queens Park Rangers' Cragg scored a penalty kick to equalize the score.

The Red Devils, wronged by the referee, quickly regained their morale and launched a fierce attack again. In the 29th minute, after the opponent's free kick in the frontcourt was bounced out, Irwin immediately dribbled the ball to the left bottom line, and then made an accurate cross from the bottom. This pass was high and floating, and it was passed to the back point of the opponent's goal. Cantona jumped high in the crowd, overpowered the opponent's defender and headed the ball directly into the small penalty area, 2:1!

In the second half, the Red Devils continued to attack, while the opponents were still in a passive state of retreating and defending. This kind of situation would have turned into a boring half-time attack and defense, but Giggs suddenly shone and gave all the fans a wonderful and dazzling personal performance.

In the 77th minute, Manchester United launched an attack. After successfully pressing the ball in the frontcourt, Ince immediately counterattacked and turned the ball to the space on the left side of the midfield. There was no one here when Ince passed the ball, but Giggs suddenly appeared at the moment the ball came, like a ghost, making the opponent's defenders unable to defend. Giggs was thin and stepped with a dazzling pace, like a familiar body swaying in the wind. He evaded the opponent's interception with agility and was not disturbed at all. Giggs controlled the ball and pushed forward, and once again used a very small but very realistic fake move to deceive the opponent's second defender. Even though the defender made a move to fall to the ground and put a shovel, he was unable to intercept Giggs and even failed to delay Giggs's advance. Giggs then quickly dribbled the ball to the right front, attracting more defensive players from the opponent to intercept. At this time, Giggs had broken through to about 5 yards outside the penalty area. If he went further, he might enter the penalty area. Queens Park Rangers had to strengthen their defense against him, and the two central defenders also turned their attention to him. Giggs now dribbled the ball sideways, and there were two opposing players in front of him who came forward to intercept and steal. He immediately changed direction and dribbled the ball to the right. Giggs miraculously dribbled the ball in a small arc and pushed the ball from the right to the left. This magical operation stunned all the opposing defenders and they were completely unable to keep up with his thinking.

Giggs once again got rid of the opponent's pursuers and the defender who tried to intercept him, and dribbled the ball all the way to the corner of the penalty area. After entering the penalty area, Giggs was even more confident. His steps were small but very frequent, just like he was doing a very complicated dance. The change in rhythm of dribbling the ball made the opponent's central defender even lose his balance and stumble because of retreating. Giggs dribbled the ball very smoothly all the way to the penalty spot and then easily shot the ball into the opponent's goal.

The Red Devils lead 3-1!

Giggs shined throughout the game, and the attack was so wonderful. The magical continuous dribbling and the calm and wonderful shooting!

This rising star defeated six opposing defenders by himself, and it can even be said that he defeated the entire opposing team by himself. Giggs is a masterful assassin, agile and nimble, and if he doesn't strike, it's fine, but once he strikes, it's a sure kill!

Giggs' goal became the focus of all TV football programs that week. The media were extremely surprised that the young Red Devils player could be so calm, his footwork was so delicate, and his offensive lines and strategies were so exquisite. Commentator Mick said: "You can't imagine this kind of goal. It will never appear in textbooks or daily training. This kind of single-handed attack, this kind of gorgeous feints while advancing with the ball, this kind of delicate ball control and dribbling operation, this bold idea of ​​making a feint to the east and attacking in the west, this kind of cold-blooded blow to take the head of a general in a million-man army, actually appeared in the Premier League. It's really wonderful."

All the major media outlets paid tribute to this goal, saying, "Giggs' performance was outstanding. He is the brightest rising star in the Red Devils' lineup and he will surely become a superstar on the pitch!"

Giggs' goal even impressed master-level attackers such as Strachan and Beardsley, and also sparked heated discussions among a number of famous coaches.

"A rare talent, a great winger! Giggs is like a butterfly flying through flowers. His movements are very light, his speed and rhythm are very fast, and his shots are very clever. Everything is perfect!"

"Giggs is just like what Ferguson said, a little spaniel, agile and fast; gorgeous and elegant; simple and deadly!"

"Giggs' mind is extremely precise and his movements are very reasonable and efficient. Before his attack and shot, no one would think like him or arrange their attack like this. This concept is quite clever and no one could predict it. Giggs' first move with the ball was as light as a dragonfly touching the water. It was amazing that he got past the two defenders of Queens Park Rangers who fell to the ground to tackle the ball, but what was even more amazing was that he used the opponent's strategy against them and drew everyone's attention in the wrong direction. Watching him was like taking a luxury cruise ship out for a spin, which solved all the problems. Watching him take the ball, advance, make turns, and shoot, the opposing defensive players not only failed to stop him, but also failed to block him, and they couldn't even touch his body or even catch his shadow!"

"Giggs was like an elf dancing with a group of lame dance partners. Everyone was overshadowed by his brilliance. The stadium was excited by him, and he was the only one on the stage. The opposing defenders were panicked, helpless and in a mess, which further highlighted Giggs's unrestrained and uninhibited style and the graceful rhythm of his dance steps!"

Giggs' goal was so wonderful that even the opposing fans were stunned by his performance. After Giggs's dragon-playing-phoenix-like breakthrough and final shot, the opposing fans could only stare in amazement.

The combination of Giggs's skills and speed is so sharp and gorgeous, it is really a killer weapon for the Red Devils' wing. And with the blessing of Giggs and Kanchelskis, Manchester United has played the strongest wing attack effect in the entire British Isles.

As the game continued, Queens Park Rangers were unwilling to accept defeat and launched several attacks. Ferdinand scored a long-range goal to close the gap again. However, the Red Devils played steadily in the final moments and did not give their opponents any chances. They eventually won the game with a score of 3-2.