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‘I was scared stiff – he’d kick you in the face or knee you in the back to keep the ball out of the net, but off the pitch he was the nicest guy you’d imagine’: Ex-Manchester United star picks out his best team-mates
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE Though Manchester United proved too much for one individual, he went on to establish himself as an Italy international

'I had the opportunity to sign for Real Madrid, in fact, I had a meeting with a club manager - I loved the idea, but my family made the decision' Forgotten Manchester United star reveals how close he once was to making blockbuster Bernabeu move
By Matthew Holt published
One ex Manchester United player very nearly made the Real Madrid move of his dreams, only for his family to change his mind

'I thought I was retiring. I played the last 15 games and felt pretty good. I was in the office and David Gill rang me and said that Sir Alex Ferguson wanted me to stay next year': Manchester United legend reveals being persuaded to continue playing
By Ryan Dabbs published
Manchester United players were told to reconsider retirement by Sir Alex Ferguson

'Manchester United came in for me when I was 20, but I opted for Crystal Palace. They got into financial difficulty but no regrets': Ex-Premier League striker reveals decision to turn down Sir Alex Ferguson as a teenager
By Ryan Dabbs published
Manchester United failed to sign a former Premier League striker, who preferred to move to Crystal Palace

Line-up quiz! Can you name Manchester United's starting XI from their 4-3 win over Manchester City in 2009?
By Chris Nee published
QUIZ! The Manchester derby was an all-time classic in 2009

‘Sir Alex told Van Persie to watch my goal back at Anfield for some shooting tips! It was a beautiful goal, though. It’s a shame that I didn’t do it more often’: Manchester United cult hero recalls stunning strike against Liverpool
By Ryan Dabbs published
EXCLUSIVE Manchester United won the game 2-1 at Liverpool in September 2012, with Robin van Persie told to learn from the incredible strike from the side's cult hero

Line-up quiz! Can you name Manchester United's XI from their 8-1 win away at Nottingham Forest in 1999?
By James Ridge published
QUIZ! Manchester United ran rampant at the City Ground, with one particular substitute grabbing all the headlines

Sir Alex Ferguson set for return to the dugout this weekend to coach infamous Manchester United star
By Matthew Holt published
Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson won a whopping 38 trophies during his spell at Old Trafford

Quiz! How much do you remember about Manchester United's treble-winning 1998/99 season?
By Steven Chicken published
QUIZ! How much do you recall about that amazing campaign?

'Every time I get sacked from a managerial job, I get a text from Sir Alex Ferguson': Manchester United legend reveals how former boss offers condolences
By Ewan Gennery published
Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson always keeps an eye on how his former players are faring in management...
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