THE LIST: Nos 30-21 of the greatest ever Manchester United players

22 April 2009 00:03
Manchester United are arguably the biggest club in the history of football. The club certainly divides opinion, but nobody would dispute that United have an extraordinary history, which has provided sport with one of its great stories. Read Nos 50-41 Read Nos 40-31 One glance at the club's trophy cabinet is all you need be convinced of their standing in the game, with the club currently champions of England and Europe. But just who are the great players who have ensured the Red Devils have become a household name around the world? As United continue their push for more domestic and European glory, Sportsmail has selected the top 50 stars to pull on the famous red shirt at Old Trafford. Today, we are looking at numbers 30-21 - and, of course, you can let us know whether you agree or not by leaving your comments below. 30 Rio Ferdinand (2002-) 29 Dennis Viollet (1950-1962) 28 Denis Irwin (1990-2002) 27 Bill Foulkes (1952-1970) 26 Gary Pallister (1989-1998) 25 Billy Meredith (1906-1921) 24 Paddy Crerand (1963-1972) 23 Nobby Stiles (1960-1971) 22 Norman Whiteside (1982-1989) 21 Steve Bruce (1987-1996) No 30: Rio Ferdinand got his hands on a Champions League medal last season No 29: Dennis Viollet scored a club record 32 goals in 36 games in 1960 No 28: Denis Irwin was one of United's most consistent performers No 27: Bill Foulkes survived the Munich air disaster in 1958 No 26: Gary Pallister (left) would always get stuck in at the heart of the defence No 25: Welshman Billy Meredith, one of the earliest superstars, played for both Manchester clubs No 24: Tough-tackling Scot Paddy Crerand won two League titles, an FA Cup and European Cup No 23: Nobby Stiles was a holding midfielder streets ahead of his time No 22: Norman Whiteside scored the winner in the 1985 FA Cup final No 21: Steve Bruce formed a solid defensive partnership with Gary Pallister

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