Usain Bolt to Mikel Obi: I don’t know what is happening at Manchester United
Jamaican sprint legend and ardent Manchester United fan, Usain Bolt, recently opened up about his frustrations with the club’s disappointing performance this season during a candid discussion with Nigerian football icon John Mikel Obi on the “Obione” podcast.
Reflecting on the stark contrast between Erik Ten Hag’s promising first season and the current campaign’s struggles, Bolt didn’t hold back. “I don’t know what is going on, it’s crazy to see that we are struggling after that season [2022/23]. We all were excited like ‘oh, okay, this might be it – we might be going back in the top four to challenge’ and then this season you are like ‘what is happening?’” Bolt remarked, expressing his bewilderment.
Bolt’s frustration was palpable as he added, “I was like I can’t believe this. It was crazy. It’s so stressful, man.”
The eight-time Olympic gold medalist shared an anecdote that particularly highlighted Manchester United’s fall from grace. He recounted a teasing phone call from footballer Ricardo Gardner, who asked him, “How does it feel?” Initially confused, Bolt soon realized Gardner was referring to Chelsea overtaking Manchester United in the league standings. The irony of the situation wasn’t lost on Bolt, who had spent much of the season poking fun at Chelsea’s struggles.
“Chelsea was in 10th all season and every day I take the piss out of it. I will just laugh at him all the time,” Bolt admitted, prompting laughter from Mikel Obi. “I didn’t even notice Chelsea was catching us and he just called me and said how does it feel?” Bolt remarked.
