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| Denis Law and George Best |
Manchester United All-Time Team
Manchester United Greatest All-Time Team under Sir Alex.
Manchester United Greatest All-Time Team under Sir Busby
Manchester United Academy All-Time Team
This is my selection of a 25 member all-time team for Manchester United's players from the British Isles(Excluding England). I have done a blog team for Manchester United All-Time Team for English Players and Manchester United All-Time Team for Foreign Players. The number 25 was chosen because it is the official squad size for the Champions' League.
Even before the arrival Sir Alex Ferguson in 1986, Manchester United was the most popular club in England, despite not being the most successful side. The Busby Babe created a lot of excitement for English football and then, the Munich air disaster turned the Red Devils into a team that everyone with a heart to follow. By the late 1960's, the Trinity of Bobby Charlton, Denis Law and George Best represented three parts of the United Kingdom. They appealed to the fans from Scotland, Northern Ireland and England. In 1968, Manchester United became the first English side to win the European Cup. After the formation of the Premiership, they became the most successful club in English domestic football overtaking Liverpool for winning the most number of league titles.
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| Roy Keane and Ryan Giggs |
Team
GK: Harry Gregg (N.Ireland)
Gregg was Matt Busby's goalkeeper from 9 seasons. He survived the Munich Air Disaster. He was called a hero of the incident because he pulled out survivors from the burning plane. He was voted best goalkeeper of the tournament at the 1958 World Cup in Sweden, where Northern Ireland reached the quarter-finals. He had 25 caps. H also played for Doncaster Rovers and Stoke City.
GK: Harry Gregg (N.Ireland)
Gregg was Matt Busby's goalkeeper from 9 seasons. He survived the Munich Air Disaster. He was called a hero of the incident because he pulled out survivors from the burning plane. He was voted best goalkeeper of the tournament at the 1958 World Cup in Sweden, where Northern Ireland reached the quarter-finals. He had 25 caps. H also played for Doncaster Rovers and Stoke City.
GK: Frank Barrett (Scotland)
Barrett played for Dundee Harp before joining Dundee upon their foundation in 1893. While with the Dark Blues, he won two caps for Scotland in 1894 and 1895. In 1896, he signed for Newton Heath. In 1900, he left Newton Heath for New Brighton Tower. In 1901, he briefly returned to Manchester, making eight appearances for Manchester City. In 1903, he became one of the founding players of Aberdeen.
GK: Tommy Breen (Ireland/N.Ireland)
Breen played for Belfast Celtic, Manchester United, Linfield and Shamrock Rovers. During his career, Breen was involved in several controversies; in November 1937, he turned down the chance to play for the FAI XI in a 1938 World Cup qualifier to play for the IFA XI in the 1938 British Home Championship. Then, in 1944, he transferred from Belfast Celtic to their rivals Linfield after a financial dispute. Breen was a dual international and played for both Ireland teams: the IFA XI and the FAI XI.
RB/LB: John Carey (Ireland/N.Ireland)
He was also a dual internationalist, playing for and captaining both Ireland teams – the FAI XI and the IFA XI. In 1949, he was voted the FWA Footballer of the Year and in the same year captained the FAI XI that defeated England, becoming the first non-UK team to beat England at home. As a player Carey spent most of his career at Manchester United, where he was team captain from 1946 until he retired as a player in 1953.
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| John Carey |
Brenann made his debut for Manchester United which was also United's first game after the Munich air disaster. He scored twice on an emotionally charged night. He helped United to the 1965 and 1967 Division One championships, as well as the European Cup. Born in England, he played internationally for the Republic of Ireland, qualifying through his parentage—the first Irish international to qualify in this way.
CB: Gordon McQueen (Scotland)
McQueen began his career at St Mirren in 1970 before being bought by Leeds in 1972. He played a crucial role in Leeds' undefeated 1973-74 season, winning the title. He scored 3 goals during the European Cup but missed the final due to suspension. He controversially moved to Manchester United and won the 1983 FA Cup. McQueen later played in Hong Kong. He represented Scotland 30 times, scoring five goals and winning the 1976-77 British Home Championship.
CB: Jackie Blanchflower (Northern Ireland)
Along with his brother Danny, Jackie Blanchflower helped Northern Ireland to qualify for the World Cup Finals in 1958. He was a member of Manchester United's "Busby Babes". He helped the club win the league title in 1956 and again in 1957. He survived the Munich Air Disaster, but his career was cut short. He retired in 1959 at the age of 24. He only had 12 caps between 1954 and 1958. He missed the 1958 World Cup Finals because of Munich.
CB: Kevin Moran (Ireland)
From 1978 to 1988, Kevin Moran spent over a decade playing for Manchester United, winning two FA Cups. He joined Sporting de Gijon in 1988. He moved to Blackburn Rovers in 1990 and helped to secure a promotion to the top division. He was capped 71 times between 1980 and 1994, and he went to Euro 1988 , and the 1990 and 1994 World Cup Finals.
CB: Martin Buchan (Scotland)
From 1965 to 1972, he played in Aberdeen, where he won the Scotish FA Cup. He joined Manchester United from Aberdeen in 1972. He became the captain of the team after Bobby Charlton retired. Buchan helped United win the 1977 FA Cup Final against Liverpool, which they won 2–1. This meant that Buchan became the only player to captain both Scottish and English FA Cup-winning sides. He represented Scotland at the 1974 and 1978 WC Finals.
CB/DM: Paul McGrath (Ireland)
Paul McGrath is one of Ireland's greatest players. He played 83 times for Ireland. He appeared at the 1990 and 1994 World Cup Finals, as well as the Euro 1988. He played for St Patrick's Athletic and then, joined Manchester United in 1982. He had a run-in with Sir Alex Ferguson who was the new manager at Manchester United and moved to Aston Villa in 1989 where he won the PFA Player of the Year in 1993. He later played for Derby County and Sheffield United.
LB/RB: Denis Irwin (Ireland)
Alex Ferguson considered him his greatest ever signing. He played over 200 games for Manchester United, winning the Champions' League in 1999 and 7 Premiership titles. Irwin was capped by the Republic of Ireland national side 56 times, scoring four goals and featuring in the side that reached the second round (last 16) at the 1994 FIFA World Cup. He is the joint most successful Irish footballer in history, having won 19 major trophies in his career.
LB: Arthur Albiston (Scotland)
RW: Billy Meredith (Wales)
Billy Meredith was a legendary player for both Manchester City and Manchester United. He was probably the greatest right winger in Manchester United's history, where he played between 1906 and 1921. He was the oldest ever Manchester United player ever played. He gained 48 caps for Wales, for whom he scored 11 goals and won two British Home Championship titles.
LW: Ryan Giggs (Wales)
David Herd played for Arsenal, Manchester United, Stockport County, and Stoke City. He was the 15th leading scorer with Arsenal, where he played from 1954 to 1962. He played from 1961 to 1968 with Manchester United. With Manchester United, he won the European Cup in 1968, but he did not play in the Final against Benfica. He was capped 5 times for Scotland. His first cap was in 1958 against Wales.
FW: Sandy Turnbull (Scotland)
Turnbull started his football career with Hurlford Thistle. He joined Manchester City, but the entire squad was suspended from playing football. He moved to City's crosstown rivals Manchester United, along with Billy Meredith, etc. He helped the club to their first championship in 1908 and the 1909 FA Cup, scoring the only goal in the final. On 19 February 1909, Turnbull scored the first ever goal at Old Trafford.
Squad Explanation
-- I did a review of the team in May, 2024.
-- Sir Matt Busby was also from Scotland. His best Scottish player must be Denis Law. Pat Crerand, David Herd and Willie Morgan were some of his top Scottish players.
McQueen began his career at St Mirren in 1970 before being bought by Leeds in 1972. He played a crucial role in Leeds' undefeated 1973-74 season, winning the title. He scored 3 goals during the European Cup but missed the final due to suspension. He controversially moved to Manchester United and won the 1983 FA Cup. McQueen later played in Hong Kong. He represented Scotland 30 times, scoring five goals and winning the 1976-77 British Home Championship.
CB: Jackie Blanchflower (Northern Ireland)
Along with his brother Danny, Jackie Blanchflower helped Northern Ireland to qualify for the World Cup Finals in 1958. He was a member of Manchester United's "Busby Babes". He helped the club win the league title in 1956 and again in 1957. He survived the Munich Air Disaster, but his career was cut short. He retired in 1959 at the age of 24. He only had 12 caps between 1954 and 1958. He missed the 1958 World Cup Finals because of Munich.
CB: Kevin Moran (Ireland)
From 1978 to 1988, Kevin Moran spent over a decade playing for Manchester United, winning two FA Cups. He joined Sporting de Gijon in 1988. He moved to Blackburn Rovers in 1990 and helped to secure a promotion to the top division. He was capped 71 times between 1980 and 1994, and he went to Euro 1988 , and the 1990 and 1994 World Cup Finals.
CB: Martin Buchan (Scotland)
From 1965 to 1972, he played in Aberdeen, where he won the Scotish FA Cup. He joined Manchester United from Aberdeen in 1972. He became the captain of the team after Bobby Charlton retired. Buchan helped United win the 1977 FA Cup Final against Liverpool, which they won 2–1. This meant that Buchan became the only player to captain both Scottish and English FA Cup-winning sides. He represented Scotland at the 1974 and 1978 WC Finals.
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| Martin Buchan |
Paul McGrath is one of Ireland's greatest players. He played 83 times for Ireland. He appeared at the 1990 and 1994 World Cup Finals, as well as the Euro 1988. He played for St Patrick's Athletic and then, joined Manchester United in 1982. He had a run-in with Sir Alex Ferguson who was the new manager at Manchester United and moved to Aston Villa in 1989 where he won the PFA Player of the Year in 1993. He later played for Derby County and Sheffield United.
LB/RB: Denis Irwin (Ireland)
Alex Ferguson considered him his greatest ever signing. He played over 200 games for Manchester United, winning the Champions' League in 1999 and 7 Premiership titles. Irwin was capped by the Republic of Ireland national side 56 times, scoring four goals and featuring in the side that reached the second round (last 16) at the 1994 FIFA World Cup. He is the joint most successful Irish footballer in history, having won 19 major trophies in his career.
LB: Arthur Albiston (Scotland)
Arthur Albiston debuted in Manchester United in 1974. Over the course of 14 years, Albiston made an impressive 485 appearances for the club, primarily playing as a left back. He won the FA Cup victories in 1977, 1983, and 1985. In 1988, he moved to West Bromwich Albion. He later played for Dundee, Chesterfield, Chester City, Molde in Norway, and Ayr United. Additionally, he represented the Scotland 14 times. he played in the 1986 World Cup.
CM/DM: Roy Keane (Ireland)
Roy Keane was the captain of Manchester United from 1997 to 2005, where he won one Champions' League, 7 Preimer League titles and 4 FA Cups. He was the PWA Player of the Year in 2000. He had 67 caps. He played for Ireland at the 1994 World Cup Finals in the USA, but was sent home 4 years later before the start of the World Cup Finals in 2002. He later played for Celtic in Scotland after leaving Manchester United.
CM: Pat Crerand (Scotland)
Pat Crerand started with Celtic in his native Scotland. After six years at Celtic he moved to Manchester United in 1963 where he was a member of teams that won the English League title twice, the FA Cup and European Cup. At the international level, he also gained 16 international caps for Scotland. He was inducted into the Scottish Football Hall of Fame in 2011.
FW/CM: Sammy McIlroy (Northern Ireland)
Sammy McIlroy joined Manchester United in 1969, becoming Matt Busby's last signing at the club. He stayed there until 1982. At one point, Manchester United dropped to the 2nd divsion, where he helped them to grain promotion. He joined Stoke as their record signing. He played in both Spain 1982 and Mexico 1986. He was the captain of the 1986 World Cup side.
AM/SS: Lou Macari (Scotland)
Lou Macari began his playing career at Celtic where he was one of the Quality Street Gang that also included Kenny Dalglish and Danny McGrain. He also played over 400 games for Manchester United, where he played over 400 games. He then finished his playing career at Swindon Town. He went to the 1978 World Cup in Argentina for Scotland. He was capped 24 times.
FW/CM Norman Whiteside (North Ireland)
In 1982, Norman Whiteside became the youngest player ever played in a World Cup Finals. He also played in the 1986 World Cup Finals. For his club career, he made his debut with Manchester United as a 16 years old in 1982. He became a starter in the 1982-1983 season as a teenager. However, his career was marked with injury problems. He moved to Everton in 1989, which was then a more successful club than Manchester United at the time. He retired in 1991.
Roy Keane was the captain of Manchester United from 1997 to 2005, where he won one Champions' League, 7 Preimer League titles and 4 FA Cups. He was the PWA Player of the Year in 2000. He had 67 caps. He played for Ireland at the 1994 World Cup Finals in the USA, but was sent home 4 years later before the start of the World Cup Finals in 2002. He later played for Celtic in Scotland after leaving Manchester United.
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| Roy Keane |
Pat Crerand started with Celtic in his native Scotland. After six years at Celtic he moved to Manchester United in 1963 where he was a member of teams that won the English League title twice, the FA Cup and European Cup. At the international level, he also gained 16 international caps for Scotland. He was inducted into the Scottish Football Hall of Fame in 2011.
FW/CM: Sammy McIlroy (Northern Ireland)
Sammy McIlroy joined Manchester United in 1969, becoming Matt Busby's last signing at the club. He stayed there until 1982. At one point, Manchester United dropped to the 2nd divsion, where he helped them to grain promotion. He joined Stoke as their record signing. He played in both Spain 1982 and Mexico 1986. He was the captain of the 1986 World Cup side.
AM/SS: Lou Macari (Scotland)
Lou Macari began his playing career at Celtic where he was one of the Quality Street Gang that also included Kenny Dalglish and Danny McGrain. He also played over 400 games for Manchester United, where he played over 400 games. He then finished his playing career at Swindon Town. He went to the 1978 World Cup in Argentina for Scotland. He was capped 24 times.
FW/CM Norman Whiteside (North Ireland)
In 1982, Norman Whiteside became the youngest player ever played in a World Cup Finals. He also played in the 1986 World Cup Finals. For his club career, he made his debut with Manchester United as a 16 years old in 1982. He became a starter in the 1982-1983 season as a teenager. However, his career was marked with injury problems. He moved to Everton in 1989, which was then a more successful club than Manchester United at the time. He retired in 1991.
LW/RW: George Best (N.Ireland)
George Best was considered to be one of the greatest players ever played the game. He was voted #19 as the greatest European player by the UEFA Jublilee Poll. He was known for his "pop star" lifestyle. He was one of the "United's Trinity" that helped Manchester United to their first (and also first ever for an English club) European Cup in 1968. He won the PWA PLayer of the Year award and the Ballon d'Or that year. |
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Billy Meredith was a legendary player for both Manchester City and Manchester United. He was probably the greatest right winger in Manchester United's history, where he played between 1906 and 1921. He was the oldest ever Manchester United player ever played. He gained 48 caps for Wales, for whom he scored 11 goals and won two British Home Championship titles.
LW: Ryan Giggs (Wales)
Giggs was Sir Alex's longest serving player at Manchester United, where he played from 1990 to 2014. He also holds the club record for competitive appearances. During his time at United, he won 13 Premier League winner's medals, four FA Cup winner's medals, three League Cup winner's medals and two Champions League winner's medals. He is widely considered one of the greatest British wingers in modern history. He played 64 times for Wales. He led Great Britain at the London Olypmpics in 2012.
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| Ryan Giggs |
FW: Sandy Turnbull (Scotland)
Turnbull started his football career with Hurlford Thistle. He joined Manchester City, but the entire squad was suspended from playing football. He moved to City's crosstown rivals Manchester United, along with Billy Meredith, etc. He helped the club to their first championship in 1908 and the 1909 FA Cup, scoring the only goal in the final. On 19 February 1909, Turnbull scored the first ever goal at Old Trafford.
ST: Mark Hughes (Wales)
Mark Hughes was best remembered for his spells with Manchester United. He won two Premier League title medals, four FA Cups, three League Cups and two European Cup Winners' Cups. He was the first player to win the PFA Players' Player of the Year award twice, in 1989 and 1991. Hughes also played for Barcelona, Chelsea, Southampton, Everton and Blackburn Rovers. He had 72 caps for Wales.
Mark Hughes was best remembered for his spells with Manchester United. He won two Premier League title medals, four FA Cups, three League Cups and two European Cup Winners' Cups. He was the first player to win the PFA Players' Player of the Year award twice, in 1989 and 1991. Hughes also played for Barcelona, Chelsea, Southampton, Everton and Blackburn Rovers. He had 72 caps for Wales.
FW: Brian McClair (Scotland)
Brian McAllen played for Celtic and Motherwell in Scotland. He was Scottish Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year: 1987. He was better known for his 11-year spell at Manchester United where he won 14 trophies including four Premier League titles as well as important tenures at Scottish clubs Celtic and Motherwell. From 1986 to 1993, he played 30 times for Scotland. He played in European Championship in 1992.
FW: Denis Law (Scotland)
Denis Law spent 11 years at Manchester United, where he scored 237 goals in 404 appearances. His goals tally places him third in the club's history, behind Bobby Charlton and Wayne Rooney. He partnered George Best and Bobby Charlton at Manchester United, which was considered to be most popular forward line in British history. He also played for aManchester City and Torino. He was capped 55 times for Scotland between 1958 and 1974. He managed to play in the 1974 World Cup Finals.
Honorable Mention
Jim Leighton (Scotland), Pat Dunne (Ireland), Tommy Dunne (Ireland), Noel Cantwell (Ireland), Graeme Hogg (Scoltand), Stewart Houston (Scotland), Mal Donaghy (N.Ireland), Jimmy Nicholl (N.Ireland), John O'Shea (Ireland), Darren Fletcher (Scotland), Scott McTominay (Scotland), Darren Ferguson (Scoltand), Bill McKay (Scotland), Gordon Strachan (Scotland), Joe Jordan (Scotland), Joe Cassidy (Scotland), Liam "Billy" Whelan (Ireland), Frank Stapleton (Ireland), Johnny Downie (Scotland).
Brian McAllen played for Celtic and Motherwell in Scotland. He was Scottish Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year: 1987. He was better known for his 11-year spell at Manchester United where he won 14 trophies including four Premier League titles as well as important tenures at Scottish clubs Celtic and Motherwell. From 1986 to 1993, he played 30 times for Scotland. He played in European Championship in 1992.
FW: Denis Law (Scotland)
Denis Law spent 11 years at Manchester United, where he scored 237 goals in 404 appearances. His goals tally places him third in the club's history, behind Bobby Charlton and Wayne Rooney. He partnered George Best and Bobby Charlton at Manchester United, which was considered to be most popular forward line in British history. He also played for aManchester City and Torino. He was capped 55 times for Scotland between 1958 and 1974. He managed to play in the 1974 World Cup Finals.
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| Denis Law |
Jim Leighton (Scotland), Pat Dunne (Ireland), Tommy Dunne (Ireland), Noel Cantwell (Ireland), Graeme Hogg (Scoltand), Stewart Houston (Scotland), Mal Donaghy (N.Ireland), Jimmy Nicholl (N.Ireland), John O'Shea (Ireland), Darren Fletcher (Scotland), Scott McTominay (Scotland), Darren Ferguson (Scoltand), Bill McKay (Scotland), Gordon Strachan (Scotland), Joe Jordan (Scotland), Joe Cassidy (Scotland), Liam "Billy" Whelan (Ireland), Frank Stapleton (Ireland), Johnny Downie (Scotland).
-- I did a review of the team in May, 2024.
-- George Best, Denis Law, Mark Hughes, John Carey, Martin Buchan, Denis Irvin, Roy Keane, Ryan Giggs, Billy Meredith are on my Manchester United All-Time Team.
-- Bobby Charlton, Denis Law, and George Best were highly respected and adored figures in the United Kingdom, collectively known as the "Holy Trinity." Their immense popularity stemmed from various reasons, including their embodiment of different regions within the UK. It is worth mentioning that while Wales was not initially represented in this iconic trio, Ryan Giggs and Mark Hughes would later fulfil that role, symbolizing Welsh representation within Manchester United. Consequently, Manchester United transformed into a club that embraced supporters from every part of the country.
-- Sir Alex is from Scotland, but not many good Scottish players played under him. Darren Fletcher and Brian McClair were the only players of note who played for him. He brought Jim Leighton to England, but he failed to live up to expectation. Roy Keane, Ryan Giggs and Dennis Irvin were some of Sir Alex's most important players. Keane had a fallout with him at the end of his career. Giggs is his longest serving player while Sir Alex considered Irvin his best ever signing.
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| Denis Irwin |
Goalkeepers
-- There are not too many choices for goalkeepers. Harry Gregg (N.Ireland) was the only keeper of note. He fearlessly rescued his fellow teammates, including Bobby Charlton, Jackie Blanchflower, and Dennis Viollet, from the engulfing flames of the plane during the Munich Disaster. He was later become "The Hero of Munich". -- Sir Alex Ferguson brought Jim Leighton from Aberdeen in 1988, where he had previously coached him. However, Leighton suffered a horrible performance at the 1990 FA Cup Final. As a consequence, Ferguson excluded him from the replay of the final. Regrettably, this marked the end of Leighton's tenure with the Red Devils. He never spoke with Ferguson again. So, he was not considered.
-- So I took Frank Barrett and Tommy Breen. Barrett played for Newton Heath, which is now Manchester United. The Second World War cut short of Tommy Breen in Manchester United. He returned to Ireland after 1939.
Defenders
-- Paul McGrath's time at Manchester United was a blend of highs and lows. Although the peak of Paul McGrath's career came after Sir Alex sent him to Aston Villa, he is still rated among the greatest ever for the Red Devils. Martin Buchan is often listed as Manchester United's greatest centerback by the older fans. He captained this team for many years. He was on my Manchester United All-Time team.
-- Jackie Blanchflower's career was tragically curtailed by the Munich Air Disaster, leaving us speculating about the heights he could have reached. In the end, I took him because of the fact he did establish himself as a key player for the Busby Babe.
-- Kevin Moran and Gordon McQueen were teammates and played at a similar level in their Manchester United careers. Recognizing their talent and abilities, I made the decision to select both of them. So I have 5 central defenders.
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| Gordon McQueen |
-- John Carey won the FWA Footballer of the Year as a fullback. He captained the Red Devils to win the 1948 FA Cup, their first trophy in 39 years. Shay Brennan, born in England, qualified to play for Ireland through his parentage, the first Irish international to qualify in this way. Notably, he captained the Red Devils to victory in the 1948 FA Cup, which marked their first triumph in 39 years. The newspaper Telegraph ranked him as the 43rd Greatest Manchester United player, surpassing his competitor Noel Cantwell (Ireland), who remained unranked. Cantwell won the league titles in 1965 and 1967, as well as leading United to victory in the 1963 FA Cup Final, where he served as captain.
-- Sir Alex Ferguson held Denis Irwin in particularly high regard, considering him as his favorite player. Arthur Albiston was also a leftback of note here. He made 485 appearances over 14 seasons for Manchester United. Tony Dunne played over 500 games for Manchester United, but Arthur Albiston might be the more famous player in Manchester United. The Fourfourtwo ranked Dunn as the 45th greatest player from Manchester United while Albiston was 41st
Midfielders/Wingers
-- During his remarkable 13-year tenure at the club, Roy Keane exemplified true leadership and garnered an impressive collection of seven Premier League medals. His determination and poise solidified his status as one of the most revered legends in the history of Manchester United. I did not have enough defensive midfielder. So, I had to take Paddy Crerand who was a star in the 1960's. Paul McGrath must be utilized in this position too.
-- John O'Shea and Darren Fletcher could play in many positions. However, their contributions often went unnoticed, as they embraced the role of unsung heroes rather than seeking the spotlight as star players. Scott McTominay (Scotland) played during a less glamorous era of Manchester United. It would be difficult for him to make this team.
-- Norman Whiteside made his debut before his 17th birthday. He was a big star in the 1980's. Lou Macari spent 11 years with the Red Devils. Sammy Mcllroy was ranked 39th Greatest Man United player by Fourfourtwo. All three were my main attack midfielders.
-- I don't have space for Liam Whelan or Gordon Strachan. Whelan died at the age of 22 in Munich. No one really would know what he would have became. He was an inside-left forward.
-- George Best made his debut at 17. He won the Ballon D'or at the age of 22. However, his peak faded quickly in the early 1970's. He left Manchester United in 1974 at the age of 27. Nevertheless, he is still one of Manchester United's greatest ever. He could play on both sides of the wings. Ryan Giggs was an undeniable choice for the left-side wide position. He is Sir Alex's longest serving player. Billy Meredith was one of the first star players of the club. The wing "department" on this team is very awesome with Best, Giggs and Meredith.
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| Billy Meredith |
Forwards
-- I have too many forwards on my team. However, the selection of Denis Law, Mark Hughes and Brian McClair were obvious.
-- Denis Law formed a formidable attacking partnership with Bobby Charlton and George Best, collectively known as the "Holy Trinity." He was voted European Footballer of the Year in 1964.
-- Brian McClair became the first United player since George Best to score more than 20 league goals in a season.
-- David Herd helped the club to the 1962–63 FA Cup, by scoring two goals in the Final against Leicester.
-- David Herd helped the club to the 1962–63 FA Cup, by scoring two goals in the Final against Leicester.
-- Mark Hughes was named the PFA Players' Player of the Year in the 1988–89 and 1990–91 season while playing for Manchester United.
-- Sandy Turnbull, one of the early players, played a pivotal role alongside Meredith in leading the club to their first championship in 1908 and securing the 1909 FA Cup victory by scoring the solitary goal in the final. He was instrumental in securing Manchester United's first-ever FA Cup triumph.
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| Mark Hughes |
-- I left off Frank Stapleton and Joe Jordan. During Stapleton's first five seasons at Old Trafford, Manchester United consistently secured a top-four finish in the league, which was considered to be successful in that period of time. Joe Jordan scored more goals for Manchester United than for Leeds United, despite playing more games for the latter club.
Formation
Matt Buchan, John Carey, Roy Keane, Denis Law, Ryan Giggs and George Best are considered among the greatest ever players who played for Manchester United.
Matt Buchan, John Carey, Roy Keane, Denis Law, Ryan Giggs and George Best are considered among the greatest ever players who played for Manchester United.
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