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Player profiles  out of the Wembley Match Day Programme

 

DAVID GASKELL. Goalkeeper Born Wigan. Played for Wigan and England schoolboys and England Youth. Took over in first team when Gregg was injured and proved himself commandingly competent.  Agile, sure in the air and quick to come off his goal-line when necessary.  Played particularly well in semi-final against Southampton when he showed he had the right temperament for the big-match occasion. Height 5 ft. lot in.. Weight 12 st.

SEAMUS BRENNAN, Right Back  Born in Manchester of Irish parents and joined United's ground staff in 1955. Made his first-team debut in fifth round of Cup against Sheffield Wednesday, 13 days after Munich.  Then an outside left.  Later dropped back to make a promising left half and later still Matt Busby dropped him further back to make him an even more promising full-back. Height 5 ft. 10 in.. Weight 11 st.

ANTHONY DUNNE,Left Back Born in Dublin and joined United from Shelboume F.C. in April, 1960. Another-neat, ball-playing defender, more adept at speedy interception and first-time distribution than fierce tackling.  Can play on either flank and has already won several caps for Eire.  Got into first team when Noel Cantwell was injured and maintained such rapid improvement that be kept his place. Height 5 ft. 10 in.. Weight II st. 6 Ib.

NOEL CANTWELL, Left Back Another Dublin-born defender, captain of his club and Eire. United paid West Ham £29,500, a record fee for a full-back, for him in November, 1960.  A qualified F.A. coach and keen student of the game, Noel specialises in free kicks, taking them and scoring from them.  Has also played at centre half, left half, inside-forward, outside left and centre forward in his career.  Height 6 ft.. Weight 13 st.

PATRICK CRERAND, Right Half The last of United's big buys, signed from Glasgow Celtic for £55,000. Scottish international, a stylist with superb ball distribution.  His strong, compact build gives him scope to tackle swiftly and firmly. Yet at his best when attacking.  Watch for those long, sweeping balls to the wings and for the swift through pass. Has given the United side a much more balanced look. Height 5 ft. lOiin., Weight II st. 10 Ib.

BILL FOULKES, Centre Half Born at St. Helens, and been on United's professional staff since 1949, the club's longest-serving player. Won England cap at right back in 1955, but after Munich was switched to centre hair where his rugged courage and first-time tackling have served United so well. Will be trying for third time to gain a Cup-winners' medal.  Height 5 ft. II in.. Weight 12 st. 6 Ib.

MAURICE SETTERS, Left Half (Captain) Chunky, tenacious, battling wing-half, signed from West Bromwich Albion in January, 1960. Started career with Exeter City, and has played for England Boys, Youth and Under-23 side.  Can play on either flank and has also starred at full-back for United.  Revels in tense situations and although thunderous in the tackle, can also operate as restrained, attacking player.  Has captained United ana Under-23 side. Height 5 ft. 7 in.. Weight 11 st. 6 Ib.

JOHN GILES, Outsije Right Yet another Dublin product, and Eire international.  Joined Old Trafford ground staff straight from school, played in all the junior teams before gaining regular place in Central League side.  Made his first-team debut in September, 1960.  A tidy, clever ball-player, originally an inside-forward.  A broken leg checked his progress but is now back to best form. Height 5 ft. 6 in.. Weight II st.

ALBERT QUIXALL, Inside Right The first of Matt Busby's big post-Munich buys. Cost the then British all-time record fee of £45,000 when signed from Sheffield Wednesday in September, 1958. Born in Sheffield and capped five times by England as inside-forward.  Hailed as golden, boy when introduced on international scene but never outstanding for England. Impeccable ball control, and strong shot in either foot. Easily recognised by his mass of golden hair and ultra-short shorts.  Height 5 ft. 8 in.. Weight II st. 3 Ib.

NORBERT STILES, Inside Right In the Setters class for compact build and tenacity. A Manchester product, who played for the City and England schoolboys. He joined Old Trafford ground staff when he was 15, captained the Youth team and then won a regular place in the Central League side. Made his first-team debut in 1960 and plays with equal zest in attack or defence.  Height 5 ft. 6 in.. Weight 11 st. .2t Ib.

DAVID HERD, Centre Forward The Scottish international son of a Scottish international. David's father Alex made his name with Manchester City pre-war.  David started with Stockport County, moved .to Arsenal in 1954 and on to Old Trafford in July, 1961.  A tall, strong, powerful leader, with a stinging shot in either foot.  Played five times for Scotland.  Height 5 ft. 11 in.. Weight 13 st. 2 Ib.

DENIS LAW, Inside Left United paid Torino the British record fee of £115,000 for him in July, 1962.  A magnificent ball-player, a superb striker, a mature general. Law possesses most of the qualities demanded from a complete inside-forward.  Born at Aberdeen, joined Huddersfield as a 16-year-old and within a year was being tipped for the highest honours in the game. When he moved to Manchester City in March, 1960, again a British transfer record—£55,000—was involved.  Height 5 ft. 10 in.. Weight II st.

BOBBY CHARLTON, Outside Left One of the most brilliant if unpredictable footballers in Britain. Has. tremendous natural ability, a rocket shot, splendid acceleration and a baffling body swerve.  But qt times can be as baffling to his own team- mates. In Chile last summer was voted the World Cup's No. I outside left.  Missed first part of this season through injury but now back to form, potentially, the most dangerous wing partnership in the game. Bobby signed as a professional at Old Trafford in 1955 and like Foulkes will be trying for third time to collect a Cup-winners' medal. Height5ft.8in.,Weight 11st. 10lb.

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