Source: Liverpool_Echo
Dave Watson calls for end to Everton FC's Manchester United run of losses
DAVE WATSON enjoyed some memorable high points against Manchester United during his distinguished playing career for Everton.[LNB]He can instantly point to a famous victory against the Red Devils at Wembley in 1995 as the pinnacle, and a rousing win earlier that season at a capacity Goodison thanks to a solitary Duncan Ferguson goal, but successive Toffees captains have had far less to celebrate against Alex Ferguson's Goliaths.[LNB]Certainly, away victories have been the rarest of results, with Watson himself skipper the last time Everton took three points from Old Trafford in the inaugural Premier League campaign in 1992.[LNB]United went on to claim their first of many title trophies that season, but 'Waggy', now a youth coach at Wigan Athletic, still savours the 3-0 beating the Blues inflicted on them near the start of that landmark season.[LNB]'It was a great occasion to have beat them there and considering it hasn't happened for such a long time since it does stand out even more if you think about it,' he says.[LNB]'I've played for Everton against United a good few times since so the memory of that opening day isn't the clearest but you never forget the special feeling of beating them on their own turf.[LNB]'Obviously the only feeling better than that when it comes to games against United was beating them at Wembley and lifting the FA Cup.'[LNB]A mere 31,901 supporters turned out to watch United that day, with the famous stadium's capacity ballooning since almost in tandem with their bulging trophy cabinet.[LNB]'It was a different Old Trafford I suppose when you think they pack 76,000 in now,' says Watson.[LNB]'It has always been one of the better stadiums about and obviously with the traditional rivalries between the two cities there is that extra bite to games between the sides without doubt.'[LNB]Although Old Trafford has proffered precious few points since that first season, Everton have come close to pulling off victory there on a number of occasions.[LNB]They were inspired by their Tartan talisman Duncan Ferguson in 1996 when the big Scot fired Joe Royle's side into a 2-0 lead, only for United to force themselves back into the game and a share of the points.[LNB]Subsequent one-pointers have come under David Moyes in the 2004-05 season thanks to a James McFadden goal and a goalless stalemate in 05-06.
