Alex Notman recalls sitting in the Cliff training facility the day after a memorable evening. It was the third of December in 1998 and the day before, the 19-year-old striker from Scotland had played his first game for Manchester United. Later that morning, Alex Ferguson, a fellow Scottish man and the manager of the club, approached Notman and commended him for his performance the previous night. I believe you can surpass some individuals in that group if you continue with your current progress. Just before the League Cup match at White Hart Lane reached its conclusion, Ferguson called Notman back from his warm-up. Notman recalls being uncertain about being put in the game, but Ferguson surprised him by making him play as a forward. It was myself, Solskjaer, and Sheringham, as we were behind by about 220-223 or 258-223 at that moment. I felt I did really well.”. United have clarified their position on Branthwaite in response to comparisons with a £215 million transfer.
