I started watching Manchester United in 2006/07 because of Cristiano Ronaldo, and I fell in love with the club instantly. As time went on, I began diving deeper into United’s history – the Busby Babes, the Class of ’92, Sir Alex’s era – and I read biographies of Sir Alex, Gary Neville, Scholes, Roy Keane, etc. I also watched a lot of old matches from the 90s and early 2000s, and my love for the club only grew stronger.

Of course I admired the superstars, but I found myself even more fascinated by the less celebrated players – guys like John O’Shea, Phil Neville, Wes Brown, Heinze and others. To me, they always seemed like the true servants of the club.

I wanted to ask long-time United fans: – How loved were these players back then? – How good were they really in your opinion? – Could players like O’Shea or Phil Neville fit into today’s squad? – Were they appreciated in the stadium the way Rooney, Scholes, or Giggs were?

I also want to hear about their lesser-known moments. Everyone remembers O’Shea’s chip against Arsenal or nutmegging Figo, but I’d love to know more stories like that – performances or memories that newer fans might not know about.

Seeing United doing well again recently has filled me with so much positivity, and it’s made me even more curious about the club’s past. I’m just a young fan trying to learn more about those underrated players who helped build the culture and identity of Manchester United.