The Remarkable Career Of Busby Babe, Tommy Taylor
Tommy Taylor was one of the most prolific strikers in English football history, renowned for his exceptional goal-scoring ability and powerful presence on the pitch. To mark what would have been his birthday, we take a look at the player whose life was cruelly cut short by the…
A Tribute To Busby Babe, David Gaskell
David Gaskell, born on October 5, 1940, in Orrell, Lancashire, holds a unique place in Manchester United’s storied history. His journey from a local youth player to becoming the club’s youngest-ever debutant is a testament to his talent and the trust placed in him by the legendary manager…
Exclusive : Hear Eric Cantona’s First-Ever Interview As A Manchester United Player
I’m pleased to share details of ‘Manchester United : The Lost Tapes’ a limited podcast series which launches its debut episode today. Saturday sees the 30th anniversary of the infamous Selhurst Park incident in January 1995, where Eric Cantona was first sent off and then kung-fu kicked a…
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Being Part Of The Class of ’92 Still Sends Shivers Down My Spine’
Lenny Taylor was part of United’s famous ‘Class of ’92’ and even shared digs with David Beckham, but by the time his former team-mates completed a treble in 1999 he was working on a production line in a metal coating factory and drifting out of football. A talented…
Exclusive: “Don’t Be Like Everyone Else”
In an exclusive extract from his new book Bursting The Bubble: Football, Autism and Me, John O’Kane remembers the impact of Eric Cantona at Manchester United. My next opportunity came in January when I started against Sheffield United in the third round of the FA Cup at Bramall…
Exclusive: You Can’t Win Anything With Kids
Ahead of United’s first game of the Premier League season on Saturday. John O’Kane looks back at his involvement in the opening fixture of the 1995/96 season, a 3-1 defeat to Aston Villa, in an exclusive extract from his new book – Bursting the Bubble: Football, Autism and…