Brian McClair
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Noel Gallagher used to wash Manchester United players' cars – and was mad for Penguin biscuits
By Ryan Dabbs published
Before Oasis made it big, Noel and Liam used to clean the cars of Manchester United and Manchester City players
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‘Anders Limpar punched me in the side of the head then ran away’: Brian McClair recalls the 20-man brawl between Manchester United and Arsenal in 1990
By Ryan Dabbs published
Unsavoury scenes at Old Trafford saw both clubs docked points after their 1990 clash
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Brian McClair explains the origin of his ‘choccy’ nickname came from an "inappropriately dressed" Celtic fan
By Ryan Dabbs published
Turning out for the Hoops on a pre-season tour, McClair didn't expect one brazen Celtic fan to dub him with a moniker for life
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‘Don’t take another f**king step’: The moment Brian McClair thought he’d be sacked by Sir Alex Ferguson
By Ryan Dabbs published
Brian McClair also talks to FourFourTwo about making Sir Alex angry after making an assist
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In the mag: An ode to Martin Ødegaard! Plus, Joey Barton, Jim Ratcliffe at Nice, a San Siro Saga and the 40 goal club
By Matthew Ketchell published
IN THE MAG Get your hands on the latest issue of FourFourTwo magazine – available in print or on iPad and iPhone – from Thursday 27 April
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The story behind Manchester United’s iconic Adidas kit worn in the 1991 Cup Winners' Cup final against Barcelona
By Ryan Dabbs published
The famous white strip worn by Manchester United in Rotterdam was only ever played in once, due to UEFA regulations
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Manchester United's Brian McClair says weather was a huge factor in 1991 Cup Winners’ Cup win over Barcelona
By Ryan Dabbs published
"We could have been in Salford", the former United attacker told FourFourTwo
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How Brian McClair left future Manchester City Director Txiki Bergiristain ‘disgusted’ after the 1991 Cup Winners’ Cup final
By Ryan Dabbs published
Bergiristain got his own-back on McClair years later by helping City win all those trophies, at United's expense
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In the mag: The 50 greatest players EVER! Plus Champions League knockouts preview, exclusive interview with Miguel Almiron and more
By Matthew Ketchell published
IN THE MAG Get your hands on the latest issue of FourFourTwo magazine – available in print or on iPad and iPhone – from Thursday 2 February
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Pat Nevin interview: “My nickname was ‘Weirdo’ for a long time. I was always thinking, ‘Oh, no I’m the normal one…”
By Matt Barker published
Chelsea winger Pat Nevin saw himself as a student, music critic and activist before a footballer. During his 1980s heyday, Nevin was the game's great outsider, regularly appearing in the NME, his alternative diversions featuring knife attacks, The Proclaimers and Saddam Hussein’s secret police...
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