Manchester United were in town and so too were their legions of supporters, the young, and not so young. That’s the form of title contenders and while that goal is beyond United this season, already there is optimism for 2026-27. United are on Irish turf for an Easter break before resuming in the Premier League against Leeds United on Monday night. Posing for official photos with United players, Peter McKenna, the stadium director of Croke Park, may have been silently praying the game goes ahead. Moran, 70 this month, is the earliest-born player to have ever scored a goal in the Premier League.

Source: Irish Examiner April 08, 2026 17:57 UTC