10 Greatest Manchester United players of All Time

9. Bryan Robson

At the club: 1981- 1994

Appearances: 461

Goals: 99

Honours: 2 x Premier League; 3 x FA Cup; 1 x European Cup Winners' Cup

The longest serving captain in United's history ('82-'94), the man they called Captain Marvel may not be the most decorated footballer on this list, but a generation and two of United fans will swear by the man who gave it his all to keep their club competitive during the dreary days of the dark, dark, '80s.

A magnificent midfielder who could do everything - get up and down, defend, pass, score goals - it was his impeccable ball control, stamina, hard tackling, astute footballing intelligence and tough-as-nails persona carried United through some of their darkest days.

As Fergie once said - “An influential person in the dressing room, well-liked by the players, a great captain, and courage? Well, three broken legs, a broken collarbone, a hundred and one hamstring injuries, ankle injuries, and still played till 37 years of age! So that tells you something about the man. Oh, fantastic."

If Bryan Robson proved anything, it was that glory didn't lie in the gleam of silverware but in the muddy shorts and broken bones of the endeavour.

Glory, Glory, Robbo.