Michael Dawson admitted he didn't know whether to laugh or cry after the
incredible 4-4 draw against Aston Villa in our 125 anniversary game on Monday
night.
Dimitar Berbatov opened the scoring and things looked to be going to
plan on this fantastic occasion until Villa took over - scoring four goals
without reply to lead 4-1 with a little over 20 minutes left.
But the lads
found something. Pascal Chimbonda bagged the all-important second goal after
Jermain Defoe struck the post for 4-2, Robbie Keane slotted home a penalty after
Darren Bent was bundled over in the box and Younes Kaboul completed the comeback
with a goal and celebrations that will be remembered for a long time to
come.
"It was so disappointing to give away four goals and at 4-1 we looked
dead and buried but it was all about the spirit of the lads - we never give
up," reflected Michael.
"At half-time we said it was about us and that
we had to believe in ourselves.
"At 4-1 we said we couldn't concede anymore,
hoped they might drop off and that's what happened. We took the game to them and
when Pascal got the goal to make it 4-2 we all believed we could get something
out of the game.
"We got a point after being 4-1 down and although we
weren't happy to have been in that position it showed the passion and the
commitment of the team to get back into it. We also wanted to do it for the fans
on such a special occasion for the club."
So what about those celebrations?
Where was Michael? "It was crazy! I ran over to Tom, I saw Younes' shirt on the
floor, picked it up and told him to get it back on quickly! I think I was last
back in position. We all thoroughly enjoyed the moment."
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