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Sparky was definitely a Chelsea fan growing up. Have an early autobiography of his and he mentions it there.

I gather he was quite a reclusive and shy character off the pitch though and that may not have helped especially with the drinking culture at United when he broke through.

Still a legend in my eyes though and scored some vital goals for United.

comment by Diafol Coch 77 (U2462)
posted 10 seconds ago
Sparky was definitely a Chelsea fan growing up. Have an early autobiography of his and he mentions it there.

I gather he was quite a reclusive and shy character off the pitch though and that may not have helped especially with the drinking culture at United when he broke through.

Still a legend in my eyes though and scored some vital goals for United.
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Cheers Diafol. I knew I read it somewhere.
I was half joking about him not feeling part of the group when referencing his support of Chelsea. He was a bit of Jekyll and Hyde character. A beast on the pitch, but very shy and retiring off it.

comment by Robb Ferguson (U21234)
posted 5 minutes ago
Hughes left us for Barca/Bayern and came back before being sold to make way for a Cole/Cantona partnership. Maybe he doesn’t feel so loyal to United as some lifers do. Shame as he was one of my fave players growing up and scored some of my fave volleys. That one against Oldham was special and the one against Sheff Wed was spectacular. Thought he and Cole were an underrated partnership for the few weeks they played together
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Became a bit of a journeyman towards the end of his career, but probably mostly remembered for his Utd connection.
Same as Cole really.

what else would Hughes and Cole be remembered for?

comment by I'll be The Judge of that! (U21434)
posted 6 minutes ago
what else would Hughes and Cole be remembered for?
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In my case, Hughes will be remembered as a great player for Wales. And for becoming our manager.
Cole will be remembered for his partnership with Yorke.
Not quite sure where you are going with this!?!!

Nowhere. Im watching the Barcodes vs the Burnley Family on TV and its quite depressing to watch.

comment by I'll be The Judge of that! (U21434)
posted 1 minute ago
Nowhere. Im watching the Barcodes vs the Burnley Family on TV and its quite depressing to watch.
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Oh ok then.

Hughes's goal v Spain was fantastic and he nearly led the national team to Euro 2004. Shame he was suspended against Romania in 1993 as well. His United exploits are legendary and hia goal reel would be something else. Tough as old boots but I think his shyness of the pitch meant he wasn't as big a star as he could have been.

Roy Keane just holds high standards, I don't think he has a grudge.

David Beckham is completely the opposite for me. I wasn't a fan of his celebrity lifestyle when he played at United, and I think it made me under appreciate him as a player. Since he left and retired, he's been nothing but respectful to the club (why wouldn't he be I suppose), but I've probably seen him as a more genuine guy since after his time in football. He seems to still be a fan and enjoys going to the games