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United Legends – Gary Pallister

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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.

b>Name – Gary Andrew Pallister

Date of Birth – 30th June 1965

Place of Birth – Ramsgate, Kent, England

Position – Centre-back

Youth career – Billingham Town

Senior career
1984-1989 – Middlesbrough
1985 – Darlington (loan)
1989-1998 – Manchester United
1998-2001 – Middlesbrough

International Career
1988-1996 – England
1989-1992 – England B

Interesting Facts
1 – Pallister was capped 22 times for England during his career.

2 – Pallister`s transfer fee broke the record for the largest amount paid for a defender.

3 – Pallister was able to play for the England national team without being featured in a top tier club; he played for Middlesbrough when first included.

4 – Pallister is now a football pundit on television on both the BBC and ITV.

5 – In 2010, Pallister became the Operations Director for Darlington.

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