Former Man Utd stars meet up at fundraiser with one cult hero sporting unrecognisable look – can you name them all?
FIVE former Manchester United players have been pictured together at a golf fundraising event in Ireland.
The image, posted by a retired winger, was shared on Instagram last weekend.
InstagramLeft to right: Karel Poborsky, Eric Djemba-Djemba, Chris Eagles, Jaap Stam, Keith Gillespie[/caption]
News Group Newspapers LtdPoborsky looks unrecognisable[/caption]
Any United fan worth their salt will surely recognise Jaap Stam – one of the best defenders in the club’s history.
But others found it remarkably difficult to guess the other stars in the picture, with most of them looking markedly different to their playing days.
In fact 52-year-old cult hero Karel Poborsky looks almost unrecognisable.
No longer sporting his iconic long locks of his footie career, the former Czechia star has opted for a neater clipped cut.
A drastic change from the flowing mane with which he scored five goals for the Red Devils between 1996 and 1998.
The winger shot to fame after scoring a stunning goal for the Czech Republic on their way to the final of Euro 96 – where they lost to Germany.
He started just two games the next season as United won the Premier League before departing for Benfica.
The former United stars joined Paul Parker, Frank Stapleton and Brian McClair, for a round of golf at the Rosapenna Club in Donegal.
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Among them pictured was former midfielder Eric Djemba-Djemba who only retired in 2021.
He played 20 times under Sir Alex Ferguson – and was on the bench for Cristiano Ronaldo‘s debut against Bolton in August 2003.
Meanwhile, Northern Irish defender Keith Gillespie was in attendance.
Gillespie was a member of the FA Youth Cup winning side in 1992, alongside Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, David Beckham, Gary Neville and Robbie Savage.
He moved to Newcastle United in January 1995, as a £1 million component in the £7 million deal which took Andy Cole to Old Trafford.
Getty – ContributorKeith Gillespie pictured, back right, in United team celebrating with the FA Youth Cup in 1992[/caption]
Getty Images – GettyEric Djemba-Djemba played 20 games for Manchester United before leaving for Aston Villa[/caption]
What we know about the ‘new’ Old Trafford
MANCHESTER UNITED plan to build a new stadium rather than redevelop Old Trafford.
The decision was made after a number of fact-finding missions to other stadiums including the Bernabeu and Nou Camp.
The cost of the project is expected to be a staggering £2billion.
A capacity of 100,000 is expected.
It is felt that a club of United’s standing should have a new state-of-the-art facility.
The new stadium will be built on land adjacent to the Red Devils’ current home.
United are looking to not only build a stadium but regenerate the area of Trafford where the ground will stand.
They plan to KEEP Old Trafford rather than demolish it, and use it as a second venue.
They will scale it down to a 30,000-seater that can then be used for the women’s team and academy matches.
That would mean the history remains with statues and the Munich clock and memorial plaque all most likely staying in their current positions.
The club consulted with 30,000 fans about what to do and believe there is roughly a 50-50 split on staying or moving.
Old Trafford has been United’s home since 1910.
The target is for completion by 2030.
