Skilled on the ball: Dave Langan

Dublin-born right back Dave Langan was a tremendous favourite at the Manor.

He is best known for his dribbling and crossing skills. He made his top flight debut with Derby as a 19-year-old in February 1977 and made such an impact that he played in the next 81 matches.

He made his international debut in April 1978 and moved to Birmingham for what was then one of the highest ever fees for a full back.

He hardly missed a match for two-and-a-half seasons before injury threatened to ruin his career at the age of 26. He did not play for over a year but Jim Smith, who had signed him for Birmingham, knew him well and resurrected his career at the Manor. He had played 235 league games, all in the top flight, and had won 14 caps for Eire.

Dave was soon recalled to the international side and gained a further 11 caps while at the Manor. He received winner's medals for the (Old) Second Division championship and for the League Cup and delighted the United fans with his surging runs and his pinpoint crosses for the likes of Aldridge and Hamilton.

'Langy' played 136 first team games for United before moving to Bournemouth and then to Peterborough.

History compiled by Andy Howland