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Grimsby Town goalkeeper Christy Pym has revealed that he is a Manchester United fan after beating the Red Devils in the Carabao Cup. The 30-year-old hilariously claimed that he was 'half fuming' after starring in the dramatic 12-11 penalty shootout win.
Speaking to the media after the game, Pym admitted that the famous win was one of the reasons why he plays football, and the feeling of beating Manchester United was unbelievable. He said:
“It’s not sunk in yet. I’m a Man Utd fan, so I’m half-fuming a little bit. Night’s like this is what you play football for. Just brilliant."
The goalkeeper added that he should have done better in the shootout, after conceding 11 times, and saving just once - the crucial penalty of Matheus Cunha, who could have sealed a 5-4 win for the Red Devils before the sudden death. He said:
“I should have done a little bit better (in the shootout), shouldn’t I? I made one save to keep us in it and the boys have done the rest. It’s brilliant.”
Grimsby Town star Charles Vernam also spoke to the media and heaped praise on the manager, David Artell, for the win and said:
“It was a nervy wait. When it just kept going on and on, you just never know. We scored and thought ‘right we have a chance’ and then they kept scoring. It’s an amazing feeling, one that will live with us forever. The message all week has been about belief and knowing how good we are and the gaffer’s instilled that. He (David Artell, manager) told us not to just turn up, there’s always a chance if we play the right way with the right intensity. Why can’t it be us? So to pull that off is an amazing feeling and we’re going to enjoy the moment.”
Bryan Mbeumo scored in normal time to help Manchester United start the comeback, but missed his second effort in the penalty shootout to seal the win for the League Two side.
Ruben Amorim slams Manchester United players after Grimsby Town loss
Ruben Amorim apologised to the Manchester United fans, but slammed the players after the loss to Grimsby Town. He claimed that they did not turn up for the Carabao Cup game and hinted that the players want him sacked. He said (via ESPN):
"The way we started the game, we were not even here. When everything is so important in our club, everything that happened, it's a problem in our club, we should do so much better.
"I just have to say sorry to our fans, but I felt my players spoke really loud today what they want. I think now I know that the best team won, the only team that was on the pitch. And I think my team and the players spoke really loud today."
Manchester United face Burnley next in the Premier League. They sit 16th in the table right now, after picking up one points from their first two games.
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