I couldn't say no to a trial at Man United, says football-mad Bolt

He’s conquered the world, run the fastest Olympic race of all time. Now Usain Bolt wants to go a ridiculous step further.
‘People think I am joking when I say that I would like to play for Manchester United,’ said the Jamaican (after he had collected his 100 metre gold medal).
‘But if Alex Ferguson called me up and said, “OK, let’s do this, come and have a trial and see if you are good enough” it would be impossible for me to say no.’

Golden moment: Bolt collects his 100m gold medal

Bolt has already dabbled in football, giving sprint training to Cristiano Ronaldo during pre-season at United a few years ago. 

He added: ‘I wouldn’t take up the challenge if I didn’t think I was good enough. I’m a very accomplished player and know I could make a difference. I’d be the fastest player, but I can play as well.
‘I feel that I really helped Cristiano Ronaldo become a more complete player.’
Well, if you can’t get Robin van Persie, Fergie...

Job done: Bolt (centre left) won the 100metres comfortably with Yohan Blake and Justin Gatlin coming second

Football mad: Bolt is a fan of Man United

But Bolt's sprinting isn't even finished yet at the London Games.
After running the incredible 9.63sec to beat a field of runners who all - bar the injured Asafa Powell - ran under 10 seconds, the Jamaican is hoping to fend off compatriot Yohan Blake in the 200m.
The pair will face off again in another mouth-watering final on Thursday and - like in the 100m - Bolt was beaten by Blake in their national Olympic trials in July.
Bolt, who had his doubters ahead of the 100m final after losing to Blake in his previous race, said after his triumph: 'It means one step closer to being a legend.
;That’s just one step — I have the 200m to go. I’m never going to say I’m the greatest until after the 200m. I’ve told YB (Blake) that the 200m will be different. I’ve told him already. That’s my pet event — I’m not going to let him beat me.

Who's taking the next one? Yohan Blake (left) is vying to take the 200m crown from Bolt (right) on Thursday

Who's taking the next one? Yohan Blake (left) is vying to take the 200m crown from Bolt (right) on Thursday

‘The trials gave me a wake-up call. Yohan knocked on my door and said, “Usain, this is Olympic year”. So I’m grateful for that. My back was hurting. I went and got treatment.
‘It was one of the best races of all time. I think the only reason it wasn’t better is Asafa got hurt. Otherwise everyone would have been under 10 seconds.
‘You guys doubted me. This is what I do. It’s fun for them (the fans) and I enjoy giving them the show. On your marks is when the focus starts.’
Blake, who appeared at his first Olympics and finished second to his training partner by running 9.75sec, said: ‘Tonight was just a wonderful night for me. I’m still young, I’m 22, I’m so proud. 
'A Jam one-two was just fantastic. The 200m coming up will be an interesting one. We can get a clean sweep in that. Is Bolt a legend? Let’s wait for the 200m.’

Familiar sight: Bolt is hoping to strike a pose like this again after the 200m final