Having been fortunate enough to become attracted to the magic of  Manchester United just prior to going into my teens a couple of years before Munich, I have lived through the eras of every Old Trafford manager since then, from the great Sir Matt Busby to the incredible success of Sir Alex Ferguson. Those two legends have left their own legacy to both the club and to English football itself which is unlikely to ever be matched.

There was however, one other manager in between who has left an immense impression which still remains today, even after more than 30 years. Despite his many shortcomings, Tommy Docherty was that man, a name which may not mean much to many of today’s younger generation of fans but who still evokes memories of those unpredictable days of the seventies.

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In a season during which a total of 55 Premier, Champions League, FA and Carling Cup matches were played by Manchester United, full back Patrice Evra appeared in no less than 51 of them, a consistency and injury free record which must be the envy of every player in the League. Yet a report has now surfaced indicating that the French international is ready to look for a new challenge in either Spain or Italy.

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In football, just as it does in life, a persons best qualities tend to shine through in adversity. Many  examples of that fact can be pointed out in a multitude of ways and one of the very best examples was shown this season by Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson. Contrary to many past years, the Carling Cup may well become the only piece of silverware added to the bulging Old Trafford trophy cabinet but that does not even begin to define the story of 2009-10.

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Owen Hargreaves is hoping to play a part in Manchester United’s run in after making his comeback from a long term knee injury in the reserves. The midfielder has not played a first team game for United since September 2008 and has encountered several setbacks en route to a return to action. The England international was originally predicted to be back last autumn, but finally pulled on a United shirt again when playing 45 minutes for the reserves against Burnley last night.

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Youngster Mame Biram Diouf played his first game at Old Trafford and scored his first goal with Manchester United to secure the three points and revenge over newly promoted Burnley.

Dimitar Berbatov scored the first goal, while English international Wayne Rooney doubled the score.

United starting lineup was boosted with Van der Sar. Also Nani, who reports suggested he is about to leave the club, has been given a chance to play for 90 mins. Read the full story

Sir Alex will be hoping his side can bounce back against Wigan

Manchester United visit Wigan on Saturday afternoon, looking to bounce back from the midweek 1-0 defeat to Burnley at Turf Moor. United probably should of beat the Clarets, but they have a chance to regain pride and three points against North West rivals Wigan.

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