The Everton winger gave the impression that he was mocking the United superstar, but instead it was a gesture of appreciation.
Andros Townsend has explained copying Cristiano Ronaldo’s celebration during Manchester United vs Everton saying it was “a mark of respect to a guy who influenced my career.”
Townsend produced a fine finish with his weaker foot to put Everton back on level terms in the second half against Manchester United at Old Trafford after Anthony Martial had put the hosts on the front foot in the first 45 minutes.
The winger immediately ran towards the corner flag, twisted his finger and then himself in the air, and finally shouted ‘siuuuu!’ – a move mimicking Ronaldo’s trademark goal celebration.
His goal turned out to be a decisive one as it helped Everton snatch a point and climb up to fourth place in the Premier League table.
“Not imitating, it’s just a mark of respect to a guy who influenced my career,” Townsend explained after the full-time whistle, speaking to BBC.
“I spent many hours on the training pitch and in the video room trying to analyse his free-kicks and his stepovers and the way he dedicated himself to football.
“So it wasn’t an imitation it was a mark of respect to one of my idols. I probably didn’t do the celebration justice and didn’t execute it properly.”
Note: This article have been indexed to our site. We do not claim ownership or copyright of any of the content above. To see the article at original source Click Here
Stanley Quencher H2.0 FlowState Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Tumbler with Lid and Straw for Water, Iced Tea or Coffee, Smoothie and More, Rose Quartz 2.0, 30 OZ / 0.89 L
$35.00 (as of February 4, 2025 20:03 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
PEAKTOW Windshield Crack Repair Kit, 2 Bottles Cracked Windshield Repair Kit for Chips and Cracks in Bullseye, Half-Moon, Star-Shaped, 20 Min Quick Fix
$9.99 (as of February 5, 2025 19:27 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
HP 14 Laptop, Intel Celeron N4020, 4 GB RAM, 64 GB Storage, 14-inch Micro-edge HD Display, Windows 11 Home, Thin & Portable, 4K Graphics, One Year of Microsoft 365 (14-dq0040nr, Snowflake White)
$146.99 (as of February 4, 2025 20:03 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Muddy Mat® Shown on TV–Super Absorbent Microfiber Dog Door Mat for Muddy Paws, Non-Slip Washable Pet Rug, Quick Dry Chenille Entryway Carpet, Machine Washable Indoor Outdoor mat–Atlantic Blue 28"x18"
$19.95 (as of February 5, 2025 19:31 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
