THE LIST: Nos 10-1 of the greatest ever Manchester United players

24 April 2009 12:27
Manchester United are arguably the biggest club in the history of football.[LNB]Theclub certainly divides opinion, but nobody would dispute that Unitedhave an extraordinary history, which has provided sport with one of itsgreat stories.[LNB]Read Nos 50-41Read Nos 40-31Read Nos 30-21Read Nos 20-11One glance at the club's trophy cabinet is allyou need be convinced of their standing in the game, with the clubcurrently champions of England and Europe.[LNB]But just who are the great players who have ensured the Red Devils have become a household name around the world?[LNB]THE ALTERNATIVE LIST: Championship Manager select their top 10 United playersAsUnited continue their push for more domestic and European glory,Sportsmail has selected the top 50 stars to pull on the famous redshirt at Old Trafford.[LNB]Today, we reveal the top 10 -and, of course, you can let us know whether you agree or not by leavingyour comments below.[LNB]SPORTSMAIL'S GUIDE TO THE GREATEST EVER MANCHESTER UNITED PLAYERS - Nos 10-1...        HAVE YOUR SAY...     Who is the greatest ever Manchester United player? Eric Cantona is just one of the superb stars to pull on the famous red shirt over the years. But just who is the best footballer to turn out for Manchester United during their long and glorious history? Let us know your all-time favourite Red Devil TELL US WHAT YOU THINK 10 Cristiano Ronaldo (2003-)9 Bryan Robson (1981-1994)8 Peter Schmeichel (1991-1999)7 Duncan Edwards (1952-1958)6 Roy Keane (1993-2005)5 Ryan Giggs (1987-)4 Denis Law (1962-1973)3 Eric Cantona (1992-1997)2 Bobby Charlton (1954-1973)1 George Best (1963-1974) No 10: Double World Player of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates last season's Champions league triumph in Moscow[LNB] [LNB] No 9: Midfielder Bryan Robson captained United and England[LNB]No 8: Great Dane Peter Schmeichel - United's greatest goalkeeper[LNB]No 7: Duncan Edwards lost his life as a result of the Munich air disaster[LNB] [LNB] No 6: Fearless captain Roy Keane was the complete midfield player and is back in the news this week after taking over the manager's post at Ipswich Town[LNB] [LNB] No 5: Evergreen winger Ryan Giggs shows no signs of slowing down[LNB]No 4: Scot Denis Law was a goal machine for the Red Devils[LNB] No 3: King Eric Cantona lit up Old Trafford with his superb skills and a fiery French temper[LNB]No 2: Mr Manchester United Bobby Charlton is an ambassador for the club he served so well as a player[LNB] Simply the Best: Football lost one of its greatest characters when George Best passed away in November 2005. The Northern Irishman terrorised defenders throughout a roller-coaster career. Won the European Cup and European Footballer of the Year in 1968 and is still regarded by many as the most naturally talented player to have ever stepped on to a football pitch[LNB] [LNB]THE BEST OF THE REST OF THE LISTSportsmail's top 50 sporting venuesSportsmail's top 50 free-kick kingsSportsmail's top 50 England heroesSportsmail's top 50 performers of the season so farSportsmail's top 50 all-time managers in BritainSportsmail's top 50 goal poachersSportsmail's top 50 footballing traitorsSportsmail's top 50 FA Cup heroes [LNB]  

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