09-02-2010, 08:49 AM
found this in the paper this morning!
DAVID BECKHAM still wishes he was a Manchester United player.
That is why he will not be celebrating if he scores against his old club in the second round of the Champions League.
The former England skipper faces United next Tuesday for the first time since his acrimonious departure to Real Madrid seven years ago.
Becks, on loan at AC Milan, is looking forward to his reunion but clearly he would still like Old Trafford to be his permanent home.
He said: "I always wish I was part of Manchester United, it is just in me.
"Even though I am not there any more, I am still a huge fan.
"Coming to terms with not being a United player was certainly the toughest thing I've ever had to deal with.
"When you are a Manchester United player and a Manchester United fan you never want to play for any other club.
"I always want them to do well and ]be successful because the club still means so much to me.
"I've still got season tickets and I will always keep them because I love to watch every game where possible.
"I would love to take my sons one day. United will always be such a special place to me, so we will just have to see what the future holds."
The immediate future sees Milan face United at the San Siro next week with the return at Old Trafford on March 10.
And if Becks finds the net it will be with mixed emotions.
He said: "Sometimes emotion can get the better of you when you score but I do not think I will celebrate. I respect the fans and the club.
"The relationship I have with the fans is still important to me. I went through some difficult times but they never stopped supporting me.
"I would not have got through everything without them. To me, they are the best fans in the world."
The hurt of leaving after falling out with boss Alex Ferguson was still too raw for Beckham to return while at Real.
He left after 13 years with United, playing 394 games and scoring 85 goals. But he feels enough time has passed now.
Becks added: "United was the club I always wanted to play for and I loved every minute of my time there.
"The first few years were hard and there were a lot of things I missed.
"When I was at Real it just never felt right to come back to Old Trafford.
"The thought of playing against United always gave me that sick feeling because I missed the club so much.
"But when the draw was made this time it felt as though it was the right time to go back. I felt really emotional.
"It will also be extremely emotional for myself and my family on the night. It is the biggest club in the world and it is one you always want to be a part of."
DAVID BECKHAM still wishes he was a Manchester United player.
That is why he will not be celebrating if he scores against his old club in the second round of the Champions League.
The former England skipper faces United next Tuesday for the first time since his acrimonious departure to Real Madrid seven years ago.
Becks, on loan at AC Milan, is looking forward to his reunion but clearly he would still like Old Trafford to be his permanent home.
He said: "I always wish I was part of Manchester United, it is just in me.
"Even though I am not there any more, I am still a huge fan.
"Coming to terms with not being a United player was certainly the toughest thing I've ever had to deal with.
"When you are a Manchester United player and a Manchester United fan you never want to play for any other club.
"I always want them to do well and ]be successful because the club still means so much to me.
"I've still got season tickets and I will always keep them because I love to watch every game where possible.
"I would love to take my sons one day. United will always be such a special place to me, so we will just have to see what the future holds."
The immediate future sees Milan face United at the San Siro next week with the return at Old Trafford on March 10.
And if Becks finds the net it will be with mixed emotions.
He said: "Sometimes emotion can get the better of you when you score but I do not think I will celebrate. I respect the fans and the club.
"The relationship I have with the fans is still important to me. I went through some difficult times but they never stopped supporting me.
"I would not have got through everything without them. To me, they are the best fans in the world."
The hurt of leaving after falling out with boss Alex Ferguson was still too raw for Beckham to return while at Real.
He left after 13 years with United, playing 394 games and scoring 85 goals. But he feels enough time has passed now.
Becks added: "United was the club I always wanted to play for and I loved every minute of my time there.
"The first few years were hard and there were a lot of things I missed.
"When I was at Real it just never felt right to come back to Old Trafford.
"The thought of playing against United always gave me that sick feeling because I missed the club so much.
"But when the draw was made this time it felt as though it was the right time to go back. I felt really emotional.
"It will also be extremely emotional for myself and my family on the night. It is the biggest club in the world and it is one you always want to be a part of."