Bought from Bestikas for £1.5 million in 1996, Ronny Johnsen was a skilful, composed defender who was good in the air. Another one of Fergie's bargain buys he had great versatility allowing him to play centre-half, full-back or midfield - a role he performed magnificently during Roy Keane's injury in 1997-98.

Johnsen had a great season in 1998-99 and confirmed himself to be the first choice central partner of Japp Stam by playing in the Champions League Final in the Nou Camp. The back four of Neville, Stam, Johnsen and Irwin will always be remembered by United fan's. Ronny also played in all four of Norway's France '98 matches were his performance against Brazil's Ronaldo was highly acclaimed.

At United he won three Championship winners medals and FA Cup and Champions League winners medals during the Treble season of 1999. On the downside his Old Trafford career was blighted by injury, Johnsen missed virtually the entire 1999-2000 season with a condition known as "Jumpers knee" and then missed most of the following season when the condition flared up again.

In 2001-2002 he was again struck down by injury. It was solely because of his poor injury history that Johnsen was released on a free transfer to Aston Villa in May 2002. In February 2005, Johnsen retired only to back track and join Norwegian club Vålerenga.

A fiece forward with no front teeth Joe Jordan was nicknamed "Jaws" by United fans. Jordan's bravery, skill and good aerial ability made him a player whom defenders found difficult to cope with.

Signed from Leeds by Dave Sexton for a then record £350,000 in January 1978 he made a total of 125 appearances, scored 41 goals and became a popular personality with the fans. Hovever United were now trophyless for two seasons and changes where afoot as Ron Atkinson arrived. Consequently in 1981 Jordan was sold to AC Milan for £325,000.

He became the first Scot to score in three World Cup finals when he scored against the USSR in 1982. He returned to England with Southampton in 1984 finishing at Bristol City before taking on coaching roles at Hearts, Southampton and Portsmouth.