A series where we, as the title suggest; get to know the legends associated with Manchester United.
A series where we, as the title suggest; get to know the legends associated with Manchester United.
Name – Francis Anthony Stapleton
Date of Birth – 10th July 1956
Place of Birth – Dublin, Ireland
Position – Forward
Senior career –
1974-1981 – Arsenal
1981-1987 – Manchester United
1987 – Ajax
1987-1988 – Anderlacht (loan)
1987-1988 – Derby County
1988-1989 – La Havre
1989-1991 – Blackburn Rovers
1991 – Aldershot
1991 – Huddersfield Town
1991-1994 – Bradford City
1994-1995 – Brighton & Hove Albion
International Career –
1976-1990 – Republic of Ireland
Teams managed –
1991-1994 – Bradford City
1996 – New England Revolution
2014-2015 – Jordan (assistant)
Interesting Facts –
1 – Stapleton earned 71 caps for the Republic of Ireland and scored 20 goals whilst playing for the club.
2 – Stapleton is well-known for his striking partnership with Malcolm Macdonald, with the pair scoring 46 goals between 1976-77.
3 – Stapleton signed for Manchester United in 1981 for a fee of £900,000.
4 – He was part of the United squad that won the 1983 and 1985 FA Cups.
5 – Stapleton played in 365 matches for Manchester United and scored a total of 78 goals.