Manchester United´s Fearless Hero
April 21, 2010 by Chris Marker · Leave a Comment
Joe Jordan
Born in Cleland, Joe Jordan started out at Morton before the youth was brought from the helter skelter of Scottish football by Leeds United boss Don Revie who bought him for a bargain £15,000 in October 1970. Being a quick learner, the toothless frontman ultimately established himself as a regular in the first team at Leeds where he would play alongside household names such as Allan Clarke, Eddie Gray and Peter Lorimer.
Manchester United’s Misfit Hero
April 9, 2010 by Chris Marker · Leave a Comment
Ralph Milne
Born and grown in Dundee, Ralph Milne initiated his career with local side Dundee United before he was sold to Charlton Athletic at the end of the 1986–87 campaign. After a short spell with The Addicks, Milne moved to Third Division Bristol City where the player notched up six goals in 30 league appearances for the club before Manchester United gaffer Alex Ferguson brought him to Old Trafford for a fee of £150,000 in the autumn of 1988.
The Manchester United Cult Hero
April 7, 2010 by Chris Marker · Leave a Comment
Norman Whiteside
Norman Whiteside grew up in Belfast where the youth was spotted by none other than Bob Bishop. Supremely confident in his powers, the striker achieved legendary status when he became the youngest player to net in an FA Cup Final when Manchester United defeated Brighton and Hove Albion 4–0 in the replay in 1984.
The Great Sir Matt Busby
April 2, 2010 by Chris Marker · Leave a Comment
Sir Matt Busby
Although Matt Busby took over the reins at Manchester United in October 1945, his contract with the Old Trafford club had been signed the previous February. From the moment the demobilised company sergeant major arrived at Manchester United things would never be quite the same again as the visionary manager instantly put his mark on the club, demanding powers over the hiring of personnel and the buying and selling of players.
The Manchester United Playmaker
March 30, 2010 by Chris Marker · 9 Comments
Bryan Robson
Born in Chester-le-Street, County Durham, Bryan Robson had trials with Burnley, Coventry City, Sheffield Wednesday and Newcastle United before he signed a professional contract with West Bromwich Albion in the summer of 1974. After making his first league outing for West Bromwich away to York City in April 1975, the midfield creator helped the club win promotion to the First Divison the following season.
The Manchester United Icon
March 24, 2010 by Chris Marker · 13 Comments
David Beckham
Hailing from London, David Beckham joined Manchester United as a trainee in 1991 and he made his first team debut a year later as a substitute in a League Cup game away to Brighton and Hove Albion. After making his first league appearance for Manchester United in a goalless draw against Leeds United at Old Trafford in April 1995, the young and lavishly gifted midfielder helped the club to Premiership and FA Cup triumphs the following year.
Manchester United Win In Style
March 18, 2010 by Chris Marker · 7 Comments
Bobby Charlton
The FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium in 1963 signalled a new golden era for Manchester United as they defeated Leicester City 3–1 with a goal from Denis Law and two from David Herd. Matt Busby´s Manchester United side gradually took control of the match and the opening goal came after 30 minutes of play when Paddy Crerand found Denis Law who managed to knock the ball into the back of the net to give his club a fully deserved lead.
Edwin Van Der Sar Saves The Day
March 16, 2010 by Chris Marker · 5 Comments
Edwin van der Sar
On the 21st of May 2008 at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Sir Alex Ferguson´s team won the first ever Champions League final containing only English clubs. Dutch veteran goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar was the hero of the night with a highly impressive penalty save to deny France international Nicolas Anelka after Chelsea captain John Terry missed the one that would have seen the West Londoners lift the European Cup for the first time.
Gary Pallister Was Rock Solid
March 10, 2010 by Chris Marker · Leave a Comment
Gary Pallister
Born on the Kent coast in Ramsgate, Gary Pallister initiated his long and illustrious career at Northern League Billingham Town before he joined Second Division outfit Middlesbrough as a raw teenager in 1984. After appearing in 156 league matches for The Smoggies, the rock solid central defender was eventually brought to Manchester United by ambitious manager Alex Ferguson for a transfer fee of £2.3 million at the beginning of the 1989–90 season. A tough tackling defender with excellent control of the ball, Pallister made over 300 appearances for Manchester United and he was a regular in the all conquering side of the 1990´s.
The Manchester United Cornerstone
March 5, 2010 by Chris Marker · Leave a Comment
Arthur Albiston
An Edinburgh native, Arthur Albiston signed professional terms with Manchester United in the summer of 1974 and the spectacular wing back made his first appearance for the club in a Football League Cup Third Round match against crosstown rivals Manchester City shortly after. As destiny would have it Albiston was to score his first goal for Manchester United in a First Division clash with Manchester City six years later.
