"My biggest fear always, and I used to lose sleep over this, was 'what after football?' I look back, and my goal was to always make it as a professional in England. But now, I wouldn't swap that for this."
'It's like he's locked in himself': Daughter of Manchester United legend opens up on his tragic decline
09.04.2023 - 08:49 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
For seven years, Scottish footballer Gordon McQueen was known for being the outspoken centre-back of Manchester United. But the family of the star, now 70, have spoken this week about his ‘rapidly’ declining condition after he was diagnosed with dementia two years ago.
Having kicked off the now-legendary ‘five-minute final’ during United and Arsenal’s 1979 FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium, McQueen scored the first of his team’s two goals in the 86th minute. Whilst it wasn’t enough to be victorious over Arsenal, his contribution remains cemented as part of one of football’s ‘greatest-ever finishes’.
The ‘86th-minute wonder’ started his sporting career in 1970 when he was signed to Scottish professional football club St Mirren at the age of 18. Just two years later - having been closely watched by scouts whilst at the Scottish club - he was signed to Leeds United for £30,000 after being pipped as a replacement for Jack Charlton, who was close to retiring at the time.
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During his six-year tenure at Leeds, McQueen contributed to the team’s English First Division win in the 1973–74 season and their run of 29 matches without a defeat. He also was called up to the Scotland squad, playing 30 games with them over the duration of his career.
Despite previously saying he wanted to stay with Leeds for the entirety of his career, McQueen shocked fans by signing with Manchester for £500,000 in 1978. At the time - in a now-famous statement - he said: “Ask all the players in the country which club they would like to play for and 99% would say Manchester United. The other one percent are liars.”
It was one year
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27.04.2023 / 15:17
Jamie Carragher explains why current Man City team are 'superior' to Manchester United treble winners
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27.04.2023 / 09:21
Two Manchester United players set to miss Tottenham fixture
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26.04.2023 / 12:27
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26.04.2023 / 09:27
Manchester United announce statue to legend Jimmy Murphy will be unveiled on special anniversary
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23.04.2023 / 15:55
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23.04.2023 / 12:53
Wayne Rooney compares Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale to Manchester United legend
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22.04.2023 / 16:01
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20.04.2023 / 21:19
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19.04.2023 / 15:19
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18.04.2023 / 19:55
Former Manchester United ace torn between two stars for Player of the Year award
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Erik ten Hag told which two signings would make Manchester United Premier League title contenders
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12.04.2023 / 17:57
'Angry and upset' - Manchester United fans left voiceless after Old Trafford season ticket decision
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Amad names two Manchester United teammates he's close to and the players who helped him after transfer
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09.04.2023 / 05:55
"I feel like I've found myself again" - The former Manchester United youngster smiling again after going through hell
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08.04.2023 / 14:21
‘Like he never left’ - Man United fans go wild as Anthony Martial scores vs Everton and goes past David Beckham in goal list
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07.04.2023 / 19:43
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