Victorious chants of 'campeones'. The triumphant eruption as silverware is raised aloft. Celebratory slides in front of the Stretford End. Laps of honour, genuine honour.
Old Trafford has missed all over the above in recent times. Thus, an attendance record-obliterating Manchester United contingent can be entirely forgiven for lapping up every moment of their under-18 side’s FA Youth Cup success on Thursday night.
Chants of 'we’ll never die' which proceeded the initial delirium after the full-time whistle were defining. Whilst the senior scene is dull at present, there is a certain sense of hope looking at those emerging through the academy.
As they departed Old Trafford for the final time this term after a competitive fixture, the widespread expression of the fans was one of joy. Smiles were everywhere (for a change).
An overriding question mark coming into the fixture was how the players - still of very tender age - would react to a crowd of almost 70,000 packed inside Old Trafford. A plethora of current first-team players, including Harry Maguire and Bruno Fernandes, looked on, whilst there were also figures of the esteem of Bryan Robson and Sir Alex Ferguson in attendance at Old Trafford.
Any fears of susceptibility to crumbling under pressure were laid to rest promptly as United started on the front foot. Captain Rhys Bennett, who impressed through his combination of technical proficiency, strength in duels and commitment to the cause, gave the hosts the lead after heading home from Sam Murray's crafty free-kick.
Nottingham Forest, who brought around 6,000 fans themselves, equalised shortly before half-time through Josh Powell after an error from United's Radek Vitek. But, whilst Vitek's frustration at his part in the concession was plain to see, there was a collective applause in order to pick the young goalkeeper up.
The connection between the fans and players was clear, with a whole host of those within the under-18 side regular match-goers and the players even emerging to mingle with supporters post-match.
Throughout the second half in particular, there was a clear display of heart as the players frequently attempted to whip up the crowd. There was conjointly an air of confidence with the players blatantly embracing the opportunity.
Before the match, Anthony Elanga exclusively told utdspace that the experience was bound to be invaluable to those involved in the final. That was most certainly the case.
Alejandro Garnacho had been standout leading up to the final and did not disappoint in Thursday's final, thriving before the near-enough full capacity Old Trafford crowd - testament to his character at only 17 years-old. Brimming with self-belief, he proved just why he has been involved within the first team set-up in recent weeks.
Garnacho won an admittedly controversial penalty as the second half progressed into the latter stages, showing intent to dispossess a Forest defender before being taken down seemingly on the edge of the box. Nevertheless, he made no mistake from the spot, converting with composure and assurance before wheeling off to emulate Ronaldo's trademark 'sui' celebration.
Similar drive was on display as the Argentine international pounced on an error into additional time, driving into the penalty area with incision before converting with aid of a deflection. Garnacho's shirt came off as the entire team, including the substitutes, joined the celebrations in the corner of the Stretford End.
"Viva Garnacho" was the chant from those watching. The affection was clear.
There was a transparent sense of unity in everything that occurred. Whilst Garnacho will rightly take plaudits for his influence, the entire side have proven to be talented as a collective - telling by the fact that they ended an 11-year Youth Cup winning drought. Bennett was keen to make clear that the side had "done it together".
Even with the likes of Garnacho, Vitek, Marc Jurado and Isak Hansen Aaroen having joined the club from abroad, there was a genuine sense of integration and togetherness.
As the trophy was paraded around the Old Trafford turf, it really felt an occasion to behold. It was an occasion centred around something positive. Experiencing a trophy lift at Old Trafford will obviously be momentous for the players. But for the fans, it signified a light at the end of a tunnel that has so often appeared faint in recent times.
More than anything, Thursday night's events proved the virtue of youth at Manchester United.
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