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1. Manchester United Past Players - Eric The King August 10, 2010 Eric Cantona, the Frenchman nicknamed ‘The King’ by the Stretford End, added the final ingredient to the mix that made Manchester United the best team in England, ending 26 years of frustration. When Cantona arrived at Old Trafford in November 1992, for a modest fee of £1 million, Manchester United was lying in sixth place in the Premier League. In May they were crowned champions, for the first time since 1966-67. ‘We were an inspired and transformed team,’ Sir Alex Ferguson, the manager, said. ‘Eric had a priceless presence.’ On the other side of the Pennines, he made an immediate impressi... (read more) Author: Dom Milner

2. Norman Whiteside was the hero of Stretford End May 04, 2010 When people hear the mention of the Shankill Road in Belfast, they would probably think of a place where angels fear to thread. Nevertheless, being located close to the city centre the Shankill has now been turned into a busy shopping community. As there are over 100 smaller retailers on the road in Shankill, even tourists are a common sight these days. Brought up on the Shankill Road in Belfast, Norman Whiteside was discovered by none other than Bob Bishop, who previously recommended George Best and Sammy McIlroy to the Old Trafford club. Whiteside achieved legendary status when he beca... (read more) Author: Chris Marker

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