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Bryan Robson made 461 appearances for Manchester United and is the longest serving captain in the club's history, serving for twelve years. Steve Bruce served as captain from 1994 to 1996. Eric Cantona made 185 appearances and scored 87 goals for Manchester United.
Bryan Robson was the captain of Manchester United for 12 years, longer than any other player. [38] Following an eighth-place finish in the 1969–70 season and a poor start to the 1970–71 season, Busby was persuaded to temporarily resume managerial duties, and McGuinness returned to his position as reserve team coach.
Manchester United Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester. The club was formed in Newton Heath in 1878 as Newton Heath LYR F.C., and played their first competitive match in October 1886, when they entered the First Round of the 1886–87 FA Cup . [ 2 ]
At the expense of their presence in the 1999–2000 FA Cup, Manchester United competed in the inaugural FIFA Club World Championship, but failed to make it past the group stage. However, the team won 16 of their remaining 20 Premier League games to win the title with an 18-point margin over runners-up Arsenal, losing just three games all season.
Bryan Robson OBE (born 11 January 1957) is an English football manager and former player. He began his career with West Bromwich Albion in 1972, where he amassed over 200 appearances and was club captain, before moving to Manchester United in 1981, where he became the longest-serving captain in the club's history.
Bryan Robson was the captain of Manchester United for 12 years, longer than any other player. [7] United chairman Martin Edwards searched for a new manager in hope of finding someone who could bring the league title to United.
Gary Alexander Neville (born 18 February 1975) is an English football pundit, former player, and co-owner of English Football League club Salford City.As a player, Neville was a right-back and spent his entire career with Manchester United, serving as club captain for five years.
The history of Manchester United F.C. spans the period from 1878 to the present day. For detail on individual periods of the club's history, see one of the following articles: History of Manchester United F.C. (1878–1945) History of Manchester United F.C. (1945–1969) History of Manchester United F.C. (1969–1986)