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, Ruud van Nistelrooy and Cristiano Ronaldo, children and adults alike will have idolised a particular player. For me, it was the prolific Frenchman Eric Cantona that I idolised. The guy just had something about him from the day he signed for United, to the day he retired from football. Even now just seeing him makes the hair on the back of my neck stand on end. The guy is a legend in his own right. The iconic Frenchman will have been the idol of many young bo… Read more
Idols
Idols: Wayne Rooney Captain, Leader, Legend
Feature, First Team, History, Idols, Managers, Opinion 0On the 31 August 2004, Manchester United signed 18-year-old Wayne Rooney from Everton in a deal worth £27 million. Throughout the month, Everton received an offer … Read more
Manchester United Idols: Andy Cole – a true bargain of the Premier League era; 275 appearances, 121 goals, 44 assists
Feature, First Team, History, Idols, Managers, Opinion 0On 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 headin… Read more
Manchester United Idols: Denis Irwin – as left-backs go, Irwin was one of the best
Feature, First Team, History, Idols, Managers, Opinion 0Denis Irwin signed for Manchester United on the 8 June 1990, nearly 30 years ago, signing for a fee of just £625,000 from Oldham Athletic. Just 24 at the time he was si… Read more
Manchester United Idols: Paul Scholes – a precise kicker of the ball and a vital cog in the team
Feature, First Team, History, Idols, Managers, Opinion 0Manchester 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 … Read more
Manchester United Idols: Roy Keane – leadership, anger, belief and sheer determination; one of the best
Feature, First Team, History, Idols, Managers, Opinion 0Manchester United miss having a midfielder like Roy Keane at the club, something that has pained me over the years. I have thought about what could have happened if the … Read more
Manchester United Idols: Edwin van der Sar – the true heir to Schmeichel just six years later
Feature, First Team, History, Idols, Managers, Opinion 0When you ask any Manchester United supporter who their idol is, you will get a different response from each; George Best, Sir Bobby Charlton, Denis Law, Sir Alex Ferguso… Read more
