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The season 1981-82 was the first full season in charge for Allan Clarke and after the finish United had had to the last season there was an air of optimism around the camp. That wasn't to last unfortunately as United only won one of their opening ten games and were knocked out at the first stage of the Football League Cup by Ipswich Town at Elland Road. Clarke had broken the bank, gambling most of his War Chest on Peter Barnes who cost the club a then record of 930,000 pounds from Manchester City. As the season progressed it was obvious that was a flutter that Clarke was going to lose. Things didn't improve much in the League and United were knocked out of the FA Cup at the 4th Round stage by Tottenham Hotspur. Clarke had little money to improve affairs and United were relegated to the Second Division winning only 10 games in the League.
Back Row: Gary Hamson, Brian Greenhoff, John Lukic, Neil Firm, Alex Sabella. Middle Row: Geoff Ladley (Physio), Frank Gray, Arthur Graham, Derek Parlane, Paul Hart, Eddie Gray, Kevin Hird, Bob English (Physio), Peter Gunby (Coach). Front Row: Martin Wilkinson (Assistant Manager), Byron Stevenson, Trevor Cherry, Allan Clarke (Manager), Brian Flynn, Terry Connor, Barry Murphy (Coach). Submitted: 03/16/11 Views: 2090 Tags: Rate this image:
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