by Malcolm Pheby | Dec 19, 2018 | 1980s, 1990s, Football, Manchester
December 1992 brought a large slice of festive cheer to manager Alex Ferguson and his Manchester United team. The Red Devils had suffered a few setbacks – and were languishing in 10th place in the inaugural Premier League season. New striker Dion Dublin was ruled out...
by Malcolm Pheby | Nov 28, 2018 | Football
A glittering array of stars took to the pitch at Old Trafford this week in 1975 in a line-up any United manager would envy. The occasion was the testimonial match for tenacious midfielder Pat Crerand, who enjoyed a brilliant career with Celtic and the Red Devils....
by Malcolm Pheby | Oct 3, 2018 | 1960s, Football
It was an unlikely first meeting between lifelong football pals George Best and Mike Summerbee back in 1965. Fed up with staying in his hotel after transferring to Manchester City from Swindon Town, Summerbee decided to go for a walk. He was only 19 at the time and...
by Malcolm Pheby | Sep 19, 2018 | Football
England football fans were keenly looking forward to the first international of the season in September 1973. The previous year had not been a vintage one. Losses to Italy and Northern Ireland in friendlies were compounded by a defeat by Poland and a draw with Wales...
by Malcolm Pheby | Sep 13, 2018 | Football, Liverpool
It’s not a difficult journey between Liverpool and Manchester – unless you’re a footballer that is! Only a few brave souls have managed to play for both United and Liverpool since the 1920s. Everyone remembers the most recent – Michael Owen, Paul Ince and Peter...
by Malcolm Pheby | Sep 5, 2018 | Football
Eric Cantona’s football career was a bit like Longfellow’s famous little girl with a curl right in the middle of her forehead. When she was good, she was very, very good. But when she was bad, she was horrid. Cantona, at his best, was breathtakingly good. At his...
