Liverpool 1 Man United 3, January 30, 1960
You've got to love the Scousers. When Liverpool were drawn at home to Manchester United in the
4th round of the FA Cup in January 1960 it was immediately declared an all-ticket match, naturally
enough as United had already attracted the two largest league attendances of the season, despite
being in the bottom half of the table.
The only thing that matters in the North East this weekend
This weekend will see the Wear-Tyne derby as Sunderland and Newcastle look to grab local
bragging rights once again. The last derby game, at St. James' Park, ended up with Sunderland on
the end of a 5-1 drubbing and although that was considered one of the most anticipated derby games
in recent seasons, Sunday's game should be just as heated for much different reasons.
By Ollie Irish
You can see here why United were so keen to poach Pogba from Le Havre. The French teenager,
discovered in a kickabout in the ghettos of northern Paris, looks a special talent and whilst he
won't feature in United's first team this season, I expect him to step up in 2011-12.
Every single player who has won the Ballon d'Or from the English league has played for
Manchester United.
Winners
1956: Stanley Matthews (Blackpool at the time)
1964: Denis Law
1966: Bobby Charlton
1968: George Best
2001: Michael Owen (Liverpool at the time)
2008: Cristiano Ronaldo
Matthews was a war time guest player for United whilst Owen is a current United player.
I must first make a confession. Although I am a Manchester United fan I have a soft spot for
Tottenham Hotspur.You see, I worked in London and lived in Tottenham High Road about half a mile
away from the Spurs ground.For many years I would be found at White Hart Lane watching the stars of
the day. I saw Manchester United with Sir Matt Busby arrive, with Bobby Charlton, George Best,
Dennis Law (My
