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Chapter 100: Internet frenzy II

Chapter 100: Internet frenzy II

While David sat in the stands, completely engrossed in the live match between his current team and their city rivals, Peter Drury’s voice continued narrating his story to the world.

But outside the stadium, the internet had taken on a life of its own.

The Manchester Derby was always a blockbuster fixture, commanding hundreds of millions of viewers globally. But this time, the numbers were even bigger—boosted by the COVID-19 pandemic, which had left countless people at home, glued to their screens. The match was breaking records, drawing viewership unlike anything seen before.

And at some point, in the midst of the action, millions of those viewers had seen him.

The camera operator had panned to David Jones, broadcasting his face to the entire world. And as always, the internet was one step ahead.

Within minutes, David Jones had skyrocketed up the Twitter trends. He was now the third most trending topic, trailing only behind #ManchesterDerby and "WHAT A GOAL"—a reference to Martial’s earlier goal .

David had no idea. But at this moment, the world was watching him just as much as it was watching the game.

The world had been captivated—not just by the match, but by the animated reactions of the young figure in the stands. At first, he was just another passionate fan, but the moment Peter Drury revealed his identity, everything changed.

The internet knew exactly what to do. And as always, it acted fast.

One of the most popular football influencers on Twitter, UTDTrey, wasted no time in firing off a tweet:

UTDTrey 🏆🔴 (@UTDTrey)

📢 First, we’re beating City 1-0... then I see my new starboy watching us humble them. Damn, today is a good day! 😮‍💨🔥 #MUFC #ManchesterDerby

🔁 8.7K Retweets | ❤️ 42.3K Likes | 🗨️ 3.2K Comments

Replies to @UTDTrey’s Tweet:

@RedDevilMark🔴⚡: Who is this kid? Why is he even allowed there? 🤨

@MUFC_Jay🏆: Are you naturally dense? Can’t you hear? He’s the new player we bought from Derby County! 😂💀 #KnowYourClub

@FootyBantz😂⚽: Did you guys see his reaction when we almost conceded? Bro nearly had a heart attack! 🤣🤣🤣

@UnitedFaithful🔴: That’s actually good! At least it shows he has passion for the club, not like some of these remote-controlled players just collecting paychecks. 💰🙄

@RealistDave🧐: LOL dude, they have contracts. They don’t need to play to get paid. That’s football. 🤷‍♂️

@Chelsea4Life💙: Why are you happy? You’re celebrating signing a 16-year-old kid while your mates are signing Kai Havertz. Look at you, happy over nothing. 😂💀

@ManUtdMadness🔥: Nah, this kid is gonna be a star. 14 goals in 15 games at 16? We’re cooking. 🔥👀 #Starboy

@CityFanSam💙: Y’all hyping a teenager because of one camera shot, meanwhile we have Foden cooking every week. 🤣💀

@RashfordFC🔴: If he’s got the passion and talent, I’m all in. Let’s go, David Jones! 🚀🔥 #MUFC

Under another popular page

@ESPNFC 🏆⚽

📢 Manchester United’s new youngster crashes the COVID-empty stadium, and his reactions are to die for! 🤣🔥

🔁 12.4K Retweets | ❤️ 58.9K Likes | 🗨️ 7.3K Comments

Replies:

@TrevorDerby🟡⚫: Manchester United better treat David Jones very well. That’s a superstar we had at Derby! 💫🔥

@FootyRules101⚖️: Is this even allowed? Shouldn’t he be suspended for this? 😳

@RedArmySteve🔴: Bro, he literally plays for United now. Where do you want him to watch the game, on his phone? 🤦‍♂️

@CityFanMike💙: Typical United favoritism. If this was a City player, there’d be a whole investigation. 🤡

@FootballBanterHQ🤣⚽: Nah, forget the rules... did y’all SEE his face when Aguero went through on goal? Man looked like he saw a ghost! 😂😂😂

@ManUtdLegacy🏆🔴: I LOVE this. The kid is invested already. He’s one of us. Welcome to United, David! ❤️🔥 #MUFC

@LogicFC🤔: Y’all acting like he broke into the stadium LMAO. He’s literally a new signing, not some random fan. Chill. 💀

@BlueMoonSam💙: If United fans are celebrating this, you know their standards have dropped. 😂💀

@DerbyFanKev🟡⚫: Seeing David at United hurts, man. We had a gem. I just hope he shines there. 💔😔

@EPLMemeLord🤣: This dude is already trending before even kicking a ball for United. The PR machine is UNREAL. 😂💀 #NextRonaldo? 👀

It didn’t end there with the most popular journalist of football also getting in the action

💰 Manchester United signed David Jones from Derby County for £13.5M this summer. The 16-year-old forward had 14 goals and 7 assists in just 15 professional matches before his injury. Manchester United see him as a future star. ✍️🔴 #MUFC

🔁 19.7K Retweets | ❤️ 92.4K Likes | 🗨️ 11.3K Comments

Replies:

@TheEuropeanLad 🇪🇺⚽: Wait... £13.5M for a 16-year-old?? 🤯 If David Jones is worth that much, how much would young Messi go for? £50M?? £100M???

@FootyScoutX 🕵️‍♂️⚽: I’ve seen this kid play in the Championship... bro is Neymar regen. The way he moves, the confidence, the dribbling—United might have something here. 😳🔥

@PremierLeagueTroll 😂⚽: £13.5M for a kid?? 🤣 Meanwhile, my club can’t even afford a backup right-back. FFS.

@EPLMaths📊⚽: If Pietro Pellegri was €25M at 16, and David Jones is £13.5M... then yes, young Messi would easily be £50M+ 😭💰

@BlueMoonSteve💙: United fans hyping a teenager like they just signed prime R9. 😭😭

@RedDevilRay🔴🔥: Bro, I NEED David to succeed just so I can cook the haters later. 🍳👨‍🍳 #MUFC

@LogicFC🤔: It’s funny how people are laughing at the price now, but if City or Chelsea signed him, they’d call it ’smart investment’. 😂

@BarcaNostalgia 🔵🔴: If Messi was born in this generation, clubs would pay £100M for him at 16 without blinking. Inflation is crazy. 😭💰

@FootyMemes🤣⚽: Nahhh, if this kid flops, United fans can never talk about Chelsea’s spending again. 😂😂😂

@DerbyUltra🟡⚫: I hate that we lost him, but I can’t even lie—David is special. Just wait till he’s fit again. 👏🔥

@NeutralFanDanny⚽: Let’s be real. 16-year-olds shouldn’t be going for more than £5M. But football is finished now. 💀

@UnitedFaithful🔴: Remember the name: DAVID JONES. We’ll be back in two years when he’s cooking. 🔥🔥🔥

@ManCityExtra💙: 🤣🤣🤣 United paid £13.5M for a KID. Meanwhile, we got The future ballon d or winner Foden for free. Levels.

@UnitedLord 🔴: LOL you say Foden is a future Ballon d’Or winner? 🤣 Are you joking? Martial is the only future Ballon d’Or winner in both teams. Don’t forget the contract we signed with him—the Ballon d’Or clause! Don’t play. 😤🏆🔥

@CitySZN 💙: Bro, you still believing in the Martial prophecy?? 💀💀

@FootyJoker 😂: Nahhh, this is why I love United fans. Delusion levels are unmatched. 😂😂😂

@PepTikiTaka 💙:Ballon d’Or clause?? 😭😭 Who at United thought that was a good idea??

@GGMU_Fanatic 🔴: You all laugh now, but when Martial drops a 25-goal season, I don’t wanna hear a word. 🫡

@EPLMemeLord🤣: If United spent £13.5M on me, I’d start walking like Neymar too. 💀😂😂

@FootballTalentScout🔎: David Jones is regarded as one of England’s brightest young forwards. 14 goals + 7 assists in 15 pro games at 16 years old is not normal. Huge potential. 🚀

David, who was glued to the match, saw the ref blow for halftime, oblivious to what was going on online. He looked at the players entering the locker room, his mind thinking, "Should I go join them?"

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