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 – Paul McGrath
Date of Birth – 4th December 1959
Place of Birth – Ealing, England
Position – Centre-back
Youth career –
Pearse Rovers
Dalkey United
Senior career –
1981-1982 – St Patrick`s Athletic
1982-1989 – Manchester United
1989-1996 – Aston Villa
1996-1997 – Derby County
1997 – Sheffield United (loan)
1997-1998 – Sheffield United
International Career –
1985-1997 – Republic of Ireland
Interesting Facts –
1 – McGrath appeared in the 1990 and 1994 FIFA World Cups, and also the UEFA Euro 1988, which was the Republic of Ireland`s first international tournament.
2 – McGrath was named Man of the Match during a 1-0 defeat to Everton in the 1984-85 FA Cup.
3 – McGrath earned 83 caps for the Republic of Ireland during his career.
4 – McGrath signed for Aston Villa from Manchester United for a fee of £400,000.
5 – McGrath made a total of 194 appearances for Manchester United and scored 16 goals during his time with the club.