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 – Norman Whiteside
Date of Birth – 7th May 1965
Place of Birth – Belfast, Northern Ireland
Position – Midfielder
Striker
Youth career –
1978-1982 – Manchester United
Senior career –
1982-1989 – Manchester United
1989-1991 – Everton
International Career – Northern Ireland Schoolboys
1989 – Northern Ireland Under-23s
1982-1989 – Northern Ireland
Interesting Facts –
1 – Whiteside scored a total of 68 goals in over 270 league and cup appearances for Manchester United over seven years.
2 – Whiteside won two FA Cup winners medals in 1983 and 1985 with Manchester United.
3 – Whiteside was sold to Everton in 1989 for a fee of £600,000.
4 – Whiteside retired just two years after joining Everton at the age of 26 due to a knee injury.
5 – Whiteside earned 38 caps for Norther Ireland and holds the record for being the youngest player to take part in a World Cup.