Les Parry assumed so many roles during his 12-year association with United that he describes himself as ‘Polyfilla’. You stress that if they’re lucky, they will end up playing in League One and League Two. ‘I think they’re good players and I watched enough of them to have an idea about what a Manchester United player might look like. “He's a United player, he should be able to play in the Championship." Another making his debut on loan in League One interrupted the manager’s half-time talk to tell his new team-mates to give him the ball.

Source: Daily Mail December 24, 2025 15:33 UTC