I have found our new good luck photo. It is perfect. Why, you may ask? Allow me to explain:
1. Alan Pardew. He has the look of a man on a mission. While he salutes the supporters, who appreciate the result at Old Trafford and can leave with a point, he knows there is work to be done.
2. Fabricio Coloccini. Like his manager, the captain of the squad looks contemplative. Some of his curly hairs stick to his forehead, the sweat evidence that he put 110% into his defensive duties. He embraces the goalscorer, recognizing that his goal was as vital as the hard work that his unit put in that day.
3. Demba Ba. He seems rather surprised to be embraced, as evidenced by his left arm being squished by Coloccini instead of around his back, returning the hug. He looks down, contrary to the captain and the gaffer. Maybe he is disappointed to have only scored one goal? Regardless, it is clear that he is still focused on the completed game, analyzing what happened and what could have been.
4. The out-of-focus guy in the orange jacket. He's observing the scene from a distance, with what appears to be a grin. Who is he? What does he want? Some questions are never to be answered.
