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| United 'not the greatest'Manchester United are not the greatest club side ever, according to News Online users. Arise Sir Alex?From the shipyards of the Clyde to all-conquering football glory, the Guv'nor from Govan is finally smiling. In squad we trust Manchester United's European Cup-winning goalscorers prove that Alex Ferguson's strategy of rotating players within his squad is the key to success in modern football. Classic sporting comebacks Manchester United's heartstopping injury-time triumph in the European Cup final is just the latest example of sport's ability to create classic moments of high drama. The architects of Old Trafford Two men stand head and shoulders above all Manchester United managers - Sir Matt Busby and Alex Ferguson. But how do they compare? Double joy for Man United Manchester United beat Newcastle United 2-0 in the FA Cup final to win their third league and cup double in the 90s and close in on an unprecedented treble. United's road to Wembley Winning the FA Cup may have been the least of Manchester United's achievements in a sensational season - but the road to Wembley was still no easy ride. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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