That Roy Keane was 'not bothered' about inheriting a Manchester United squad number synonymous with George Best, Bryan Robson, and Eric Cantona was about as surprising as the government 'hitting' their test target.
15.04.2020 - 06:23 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United are a club that cherishes their legends - just take a walk around Old Trafford to see how many of them are immortalised in bronze.
But a number of former United players remain under-appreciated in general to this day. Here are five former Reds who never really got the credit they deserved.
Rafael da Silva
Succeeding Gary Neville as United’s first choice right back was never going to be easy, but Rafael da Silva did a good job. The Brazilian made over 100 appearances before
That Roy Keane was 'not bothered' about inheriting a Manchester United squad number synonymous with George Best, Bryan Robson, and Eric Cantona was about as surprising as the government 'hitting' their test target.
Former Manchester United centre-back Jaap Stam has held talks with MLS side FC Cincinnati about becoming their new manager, having previously been in charge of Reading and Feyenoord.
Patrice Evra understood the importance of representing Manchester United after Sir Alex Ferguson berated the squad for refusing to sign autographs on a pre-season tour.
Last summer, Manchester City rewarded two fringe players with significant squad numbers to recognise their hard work during the previous two campaigns.
This summer’s transfer window looks set to be one of the strangest we’ve ever seen, with some suggesting it could even remain open all the way through to January and simply merge into the winter window.
Not every Manchester United youngster can be like Ryan Giggs or Marcus Rashford, breaking into the first team without first cutting their teeth out on loan.
Andreas Pereira has revealed how Manchester United's players noticed Fred's ability in training last season and were convinced he'd eventually show it on the pitch.
Former Manchester United duo Tom Cleverley and Ben Foster agree Paul Scholes was their best teammate during their time at Old Trafford.
Manchester United youngster Ethan Galbraith says Scott McTominay and Mason Greenwood are offering him advice as he breaks into the first team at Old Trafford.
Odion Ighalo has picked out Anthony Martial and Bruno Fernandes as the two Manchester United players who have impressed him most since joining the club.
Former Liverpool star John Barnes has named six Manchester United players in his ultimate Premier League XI.
Many youngsters have come through the academy system at Manchester United to become important players for the club.
Gary Neville has revealed how Sir Alex Ferguson consulted the Manchester United defenders on whether he should sign Louis Saha.
Manchester United are expected to release academy graduates Cameron Borthwick-Jackson and Demetri Mitchell in the summer.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka has revealed he didn't expect to become so close to his Manchester United teammates after signing for the club.
In the Old Trafford dugout at present sits an ex-Manchester United player – one who regularly found the net in his playing days.
Jamie Carragher has never been afraid to voice his opinion, whether about his former club Liverpool or their rivals Manchester United.
Few players escape Graeme Souness’ hit list. The former Liverpool midfielder is ruthless and indiscriminate in his criticism, and does not seem to be concerned by any potential backlash.
Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville is never shy on voicing his opinion on United’s current stars, and with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side battling for a top four spot, he has had plenty to say in 2019-20.
Roy Keane is never short of an opinion on football.