Top 50 United Players, by The Telegraph

The Telegraph have today unveiled their list of the top 50 players to ever grace Old Trafford. At large, it is a good list with all the right names in there, although it seems the likes of Paul McGrath, Ralph Milne and Stuart Pearson (and perhaps others I haven't thought of) - all regulars of similar lists compiled in the past - have made way for a number of modern players. The positioning of many of the players however is questionable - so below I highlight the good, bad, as well as my own personal Top 10. Enjoy!

GOOD



Carrick (39)

"Underrated" has never been used more appropriately in football than when describing Michael Carrick. A brilliant yet subtle and simple midfielder, Carrick has turned out to be one of Ferguson's best buys. An outstanding, selfless footballer who has been pivotal in every Manchester United team he's played in, yet someone who will probably never win a single personal accolade in his career. Good to see him on the list, and who know's - if he remains a permanent, effective feature in LVG's side, helping United return to the top, he could feature much higher in the future.

Evra (41), Vidic (26) and Ferdinand (18)

Fantastic to see the three defenders make the top 50, especially Ferdinand (one of my favourite United players) who has been listed inside the top 20. Well deserved.

Giggs (1)

Not my personal no.1, however completely deserved for everything he has achieved at the club. From his attitude, to his loyalty, to his incredible fitness levels that saw him playing well into his 40's while many of his peers had retired years ago, Giggsy is the epitome of United. Sir Matt would have been proud of everything he achieved.

BAD

Cantona (8)

Number 8!? Is that a joke? Ridiculously low...

Best (7)

...as is this fella. Two of the most naturally gifted players to ever grace United. Yes, longevity was not on either of their sides, but their impact and influence while at the club was unparalleled. Both players, in completely different era's, made a huge contribution in turning United into the club it is today; not only in terms of success, but also the globally recognised brand it is.

Keane (6)

Better than the two players above? Absolutely not. Far too high on the list. Shouldn't even make the top 10 in my opinion.

Hughes (28)

An incredibly low position for a player who scored 163 goals (among them are some of the best United goals ever scored), won 11 trophies and was even awarded two PFA Player's Player of the Year award's during his 13 years at United.

Gary Neville (17) and Robson (11)

As with Hughes, are Neville and Robson two outstanding servants of a club with such an illustrious, rich history who has produced too many great players? Both should be higher.

MY TOP 10

10. Gary Neville

9. Robson

8. Ronaldo

7. Law

6. Edwards

5. Scholes

4. Charlton

3. Giggs

2. Best

1. Cantona