5. Martin Buchan 
Martin was born on the 6th March 1949 in Aberdeen where he was club captain aged 20. Signed by frank O'Farrell with stern competition coming from clubs like Leeds United and Liverpool. He spent 11 years at Old Trafford, from 1972 - 1983. Officially a central defender, Martin was not shy in coming forward and scored on 4 occasions in a total of 458 appearances. Martin left United for Oldham in August 1983. Scottish International winning 34 caps. He tried his hand at management (Burnley) but gave up and left the game. Always reliable, ever dependable. Had a good turn of speed. Voted the Player of the First Division in 1977 by the managers. Once thumped Gordon Hill for making a mistake!! Manutd.com says this: "In Buchan’s 11 years at Old Trafford he demonstrated excellent positional awareness which, coupled with his pace, made him one of the coolest and classiest defenders of his era."
6. Bryan Robson 
Captain Marvel for both Manchester United and England. Signed by Ron Atkinson from his old club, West Bromwich Albion. Born in the breeding ground of football, the North East, Bryan signed for United in 1981 for the then record fee of £1.7m. Bryan was born on 11th January 1957.
In a glittering career he captained England, earning 90 caps and scoring 26 goals. He remains the only club captain to lead a team to three FA Cup wins. In 1993 Robson helped Manchester United finally win the league championship, a long held dream him after 12 long years of trying. Bryan truly wore his heart on his sleeve, always giving 100% for the cause.
Bryan played a total of 437 games for United, scoring 99 goals. Later as manager of Middlesbrough he led them to three Wembley appearances.
7. Eric Cantona 
What can anyone say about Eric Cantona? The Master. He had his moments and was his own worst enemy with his constant striving for perfection. Practise was his key, he said to always practice, do not stop, keep striving. Most famous amongst none United fans for his attack on a foul mouthed fan at Palace, he was easily forgiven by the fans who, rightly, adored him. Mon Dieu was born in France,
Eric Daniel Pierre Cantona, on 24th May 1966. Advertising posters for Nike, across the country, proclaimed that "'66 was a great year for English football. Eric was born".
Easily the most influential footballer in English footballer of the 1990s. A player of true vision and creativity, worthy of that now, much over-used word, "genius". His passing, innovation and influence was unrivalled, he could split a defence with the sort of pass that only he could create. Who can forget that lob over the defence for Denis Irwin to run onto and score? Eric had an exhilarating array of skills, back-heels, stylish flicks, turns and lobs combined with immaculate ball control and touch. It was the signing of Eric, from Leeds (who had pipped United to the First div title by 1 point) that proved to be the catalyst for the fantastic run of success Manchester United continue to enjoy today.
His long range shooting caught many a keeper out, the ball whizzing into the net before they had moved! One on one with keepers, he was ice cool and usually won the duel. Eric was a one off, nobody could emulate him, ever. Typical gaullic temperament caused him to enter many a referee's book, in some cases, red! Famously called the French FA "Idiots" to their faces. Eric the Master, mon Dieu, will always be fondly remembered at Old Trafford, truly a giant amongst men, and 1997 was a bad year for English football when he announced his retirment to a stunned, almost mourning Old Trafford. A God had passed into legend.
