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Where Are They Now? Nick Powell – once a generational talent but his career did not develop as it once might have become!

On the 2 July 2012, Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson purchased Nick Powell, 18, from Crewe Alexandra for a fee of £4 million which could have been worth £6 million with add-ons – the […]

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United Idols: Javier Hernandez – Chicharito had a cult following and really loved United but it never really worked out post-Sir Alex Ferguson!

Manchester United signed Javier Hernandez from Club Deportivo Guadalajara in Mexico on the 1 July 2010 with agreement coming on the 8 April that year with the work permit acquired on the 27 May. United […]

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Where Are They Now? Adnan Januzaj – from the boy who could do anything to the man who did next to nothing! Harsh but true!

Nine years ago, Manchester United signed 16-year-old Adnan Januzaj from Anderlecht after impressing in a skills session in Brussels, Belgium. After a seemingly glittering career in the academy at United, Januzaj was promoted to the […]

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United Idols: Paul Scholes – the ginger ninja was one of the best midfielders of his time, a true great and very underrated!

Manchester United has an outstanding midfielder in Paul Scholes, who came though the famous Class of 92 alongside the likes of Ryan Giggs, David Beckham, Nicky Butt and brothers Phil and Gary Neville. Scholes began […]

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United Idols: Andy Cole – he scored plenty of goals and achieved the unthinkable as a player – a great striker!

On Tuesday 10 January 1995, Manchester United signed Andy Cole from Newcastle United in a deal worth £7 million which included Keith Gillespie, worth £1 million heading in the other direction. For £6 million cash, […]

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United Idols: Eric Cantona – the King of Old Trafford made his mark in England – arrogance and skill a true legend!

Manchester United have had some great players over the years with children idolising players throughout the club’s history. From the likes of Sir Bobby Charlton, Denis Law, George Best to the likes of David Beckham, […]