The Comber &
District Branch were proud to have have United legend 'NORMAN WHITESIDE'
as their 'President'.
[Big] Norman
made his United debut on 24th April 1982 against Brighton in an away
league game.
This was just two weeks before
his 17th birthday. Norman Whiteside went from being a boy to a man
overnight. He was the youngest player since Duncan Edwards to
command a first team place, the youngest player to appear in the
World Cup finals, playing for Northern Ireland, the youngest player
to score in an FA Cup final when United beat Brighton the 1983 FA
Cup final replay.
He loved playing for both his country
and club and was loved by United's world wide fans.
In 1985 United played Everton in yet
another FA Cup final. After 90 minutes the score was 0-0; but United
had been reduced to 10 men. Then in extra time Norman
scored one of the greatest Cup Final goals of all time to win the
Cup for United.
Norman remained a great favourite at
Old Trafford over the next few seasons. Then during the 1988 season
he was hit by a number of injuries which resulted in a dip in form.
Manager Alex Ferguson was in the process of building a team for the
90's and took the decision to let Norman go on a £600,000 transfer
to Everton. After just 2 seasons with Everton he was forced, at the
young age of 27, to retire from soccer.
Norman however will always be
remembered as one of Manchester United's all-time hero's. He was a
gifted player and will always remain in the hearts of United
supporters the world over.
Norman's
United profile is;
| - |
Appearances |
Goals |
| League |
193 |
47 |
| FA Cup |
24 |
10 |
| League
Cup |
26 |
9 |
| Europe
Games |
11 |
1 |
| Total |
254 |
67 |
| Honours |
FA
Cup Winner 1983 & 1985 |
| Northern
Ireland profile |
38
Caps - 9 Goals |
For additional information about branch
meetings, trips, etc. please email the branch secretary at; ComberBranch@onetel.net.uk
or write for details to;
Manchester United Supporters Club
Comber & District Branch
c/o 14 Carnesure Heights
Comber
BT23 5RN |
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