Is this the GREATEST Manchester United team of all time??? | Ultimate XI with Bryan Robson

Bryan Robson sits down with Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to discuss the players who make his Manchester United Ultimate XI!
How would Bryan's prime Ultimate XI perform against the current Manchester United team and do you agree with his selection?
Let us know who you would pick to be in your Ultimate XI in the comments below.👇
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[@Cdroh]

Great to hear someone mention players from pre prem era

[@Kevin-lf4xx]

Sky Sports think football only came into existence when the premier league started.

[@shugmchugh5107]

​@@Kevin-lf4xxgiven that it was sky who rebranded English football as "the premier league" and built a huge amount of their success from it, it's hardly surprising is it?

[@paultimmins8089]

ROBBO!!! A true legend and saw him play for Utd many times back in the 80,s. He was the best midfielder and captain I've seen at Old Trafford!! Captain marvel indeed!!!!!!

[@marklockey4434]

If only we had Robbo or Roy Keane now; both leaders, legends and always gave their all for the club. Bryan Robson practically carried us for a decade.

[@aidenpower1844]

Robbo won us 3 FA Cups [83-85-90]. If he had stayed fully fit & was free on injury Im certain we'd have picked up a League Title in the mid 80s. There was a nucleus of a good team but injuries & boozing let them down. Ten straight wins @ beginning of the 85 season on the back of one of those Cup triumphs should have been it. Within a year Big Ron was gone. Some Scottish bloke took his place. Wonder what happened then!!!

[@marklockey4434]

@@aidenpower1844 Bryan was a class act and never seems to get the credit he deserves when all time greats are mentioned. He played from 1981 to 1994 with us. He is sorely overlooked as his best years with the club were pre. premier league.

[@allanfarran364]

For me Bryan Robson was better than keane

[@robw6217]

​@@allanfarran364fully agree imagine prime robbo in the team Keane was in

[@the90sfattyfromtakethat]

Keane learnt from the best captain marvel.

[@fatbelly27]

Great to hear Tony Dunne get a mention. When I was a kid, I used to read football magazines and standard player questions inclded Who is your most difficuult opponent? The answer was usually Tony Dunne

[@Rasher1974]

Ahead of his time Dunner.

[@40achers1]

Tony was a great footballer,one of the best Ireland produced,my da played with him a Stella said he was unbelievable from a young age

[@marklockey4434]

So good to see Bryan looking so well. Great the he selected Tony Dunne and Duncan Edwards

[@leepatrick9432]

Giggs is going to kill me because I picked George Best instead of him.If anyone chose the other way round they'd be clueless

[@jameshall6061]

Best was the first name on the team sheet full stop.

[@gaywest4298]

Best was a genius. You can't compare Giggs with him.

[@Hamilton112]

BEST ARE BEST

[@MrBerry67]

Keane and Robbo- would love to have them playing now

[@user-vc1bn1ex5g]

best United XI I've heard yet, I got to look up Tony Dunne

[@davidelsworth712]

That team had to include Bryan Robson….. he is THE reason I became a Manchester United fan in the first place! First player I’d pick every time. ❤

[@jc238]

Robbo was surely the man that started the phrase box to box player. He was everywhere. Would have loved to see him at Highbury 😊

[@Karl_with_a_K]

There would have been no Roy Keane without players like Bryan Robson and Stuart Pearce taking him under their wing as a young developing player.... 🇮🇪🤝🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@aathamazhiqi3481]

Bryan Robson Magnificent Captain Midfielder of United.

[@jericho9653]

Amazes me when people say keane was an average player

[@paulmallon9292]

Its just recency bias and because of his onscreen persona. Keane was undisputably world class in his prime and anyone who said otherwise at the time would be laughed out of a debate. People who think otherwise werent around at the time or just being tribal. Box to box, brilliant passer of the ball, excellent all round technique and could score too. He has been rebranded as a sort of basic hardman these days which is a misrepresentation of his talents. I mean, he certainly was that too at times but that is nothing to do with his ability.

[@sharkymoon422]

His ‘Keane’ strength not mentioned was he didn’t give the ball away, if he did it would be won back immediately .. This skill alone is missing in the Utd team right now..

[@hellalive8973]

There isn’t a football fan around in the 90’s that would say that. Keane was a beast, we all hated him because he and United were that good.

[@RockomusiK]

​@@hellalive8973Fair play for the honesty lad 👍

[@iamrol.]

I've honestly never heard or read that. Nobody around in that era didn't want him in their team. He was more than a top player. He demanded certain standard a led his team on and off the pitch.

[@barryh8394]

Tough call to make on the best United 11, I think he did a good job of it. Being a fan who grew up in the Ferguson era, I would of filled the rest of the squad with 90s players. Van der Saar Neville Bruce Vidic Evra Beckham Scholes Robson Giigs Cantona Van Nistelrooy Also honourable mentions to Stepney, Bryne, Colman, Whiteside, Violett and Jack Rowley

[@Mr.Grimsdale]

Great team for the Ferguson era, A little known fact is that D. York had a 98% pass completion rate and yet nobody ever includes him. If i had to choose the Greatest United 'Squad' i think there would be hundreds in it, i'd hate to leave anyone out but a few.

[@agentsmith6492]

Whenever i hear people talking about Peter Schmeichel, i never hear them mention his distribution...that guy could throw the full length of the pitch. His distribution was insane at times.

[@staffh3815]

What a player robbo❤ great to see him looking so well

[@raybarry86]

Good man Robo , great selection savage team pick, so many more to choose from as there was serious past players and of course yourself as you were one of the best midfielders that the UK have ever seen

[@Rab18-02]

Bryan Robson, my hero for eternity, he's the reason I fell in love with United as a young kid in the 80's when all my mates were choosing Liverpool, since then I have been honoured to witness many great players pull on that red shirt, some of those players had even more talent than Robbo, but not one who had more determination, more desire, more pride, add that determination, desire and pride to his outstanding talent and you've got everything a Manchester United player should be, he was superb and how we miss his like today.

[@johnblacksmith9505]

ughhh! u and your mates sound like proper glory-hunters. Oh wait...................................... u are

[@Rab18-02]

@@johnblacksmith9505 you sounding like you can't read, been a United fan for 40 years, how does that make me a glory hunter ya weapon 🤔

[@haithamhaji5716]

I got goosebumps after she read out the lineup in the end. It’s not easy to pick just 11…but can never disagree wiith Captain Marvel. An absolute hero.

[@someenchilada]

Love the team. On Rooney, can’t help but add that he became england and Manchester United’s highest scorer despite not being what you would call a traditional striker. And tbf fergie did play him all over.

[@neo77447]

1st name on the Team Sheet Duncan Edwards But no place for Eric?

[@Robocat-ff3vn]

Not often a 'greatest ever 11' includes the GOAT: Bestie himself. How anyone could string a team together without George Best is bewildering, but they do.

[@mrhussain9008]

4231 Manager: Sir Alex Ferguson GK Schmeichel RB Edwards CB Stam CB Ferdinand LB Irwin CM Keane CM Robson RW Cristiano CAM Charlton LW Best CF Rooney

[@user-vc1bn1ex5g]

thats pretty good but no Scholes?

[@Jj-ty7qh]

I’d have McGrath for Stam. Stam wasn’t there long enough to deserve a place. Yes he was good but not enough body of work at Utd to deserve a place. I’d also have Scholes for Rooney. It’s insane not to have Scholes.

[@wiretom]

Keane Robbo and charlton midfield 😮

[@robinfereday6562]

Rooney over Law,Van Nistelrooy not in a million years 😮

[@viciousvicious1340]

You mention players that were good. But would they work well together. Yorke and Cole were a fabulous pairing. Its almost like they could read each others minds. But for playing style, what were Manchester United winning until the unmentioned Cantona turn up. Can't believe Cantona wasn't mentioned. He made United win games. All I say you can't leave out most of the number seven players. Maybe 1 or 2.

[@jeremysmallwood-vb7yb]

So if Duncan Edwards is in the best United team of all time at centre half - would you also say if he had lived then he would have taken Bobby Moores place in the England 66 world cup team ? this is a question I have often wondered about.

[@lukelocks9083]

What a midfielder Robson was!

[@philh8288]

The best!!!

[@Rewind787]

"Ronaldo let himself down in his second spell"... For calling out the most abhorrent parasitic ownership in the whole of sport, and a manager who did nothing but disrespect him. If you say so Bryan...

[@keinguyen3380]

No, for not playing for the team, acting like a spoilt brat when not playing cause he wasn't good enough, then crying to piers Morgan of all people. Take your blinkers off.

[@divyanshu3072]

@@keinguyen3380 He was the player with most goals in man utd. telling truth and problems in united is not crying you don't know anything so shut up kid

[@keinguyen3380]

@@divyanshu3072 kid? I was watching ronaldo when he made his United debut in 03 😂. People like you who follow players and not teams are the worst thing about modern day football

[@divyanshu3072]

@@keinguyen3380 When did I said I follow players not teams. You just barking without any knowledge kid

[@divyanshu3072]

@@keinguyen3380 The way you assholes treated your club legend is absolutely disgrace

[@mojoward]

What a team... for me subs .. Van Der Sar, McGrath, Robbo, Giggs, Becks, Eric

[@greenthumb6971]

No Scholes, Van Nistelrooy or Ferdinand

[@robw6217]

Keane on bench robbo starting best captain we've ever had love Keane but robbo used to drag teams with him kicking an screaming to win things

[@matthewbaker2573]

Mcgrath was a drunk while at United - I'd take the McGrath that showed up for Villa though

[@James1-9-7-8]

Great team! Perfect blend of old and new. Most people pick from their own generation only. Though, it makes sense to prefer those you played with or against: you’ve witnessed first-hand their wizardry.

[@RockomusiK]

Glad Keane got in there 💪

[@PeterOHalloran-hf2ho]

Bryan was himself one of the all time greats

[@user-cn9ne9wc5f]

The fact irwin was right footed plats lb truly amazing

[@bernard48]

omg that would be some team

[@PeterOHalloran-hf2ho]

Real players honestly and great entertainers on the playing field in those days ❤

[@dazza4345]

Three Rep Ireland players .Dunne, Irwin and Keane 👍 Robbo.

[@leagreenall5972]

And a Northern Irish player with Best :)

[@wilkoten7829]

thanks for your imput Sam

[@bradlybelle5676]

30years of being a United fan but this is a class for me for the pre premier League era

[@andr0idm3d]

I have always wondered how United fans tend omit players like Charlton , Best and Law in their Ultimate United 11 . ( that's 3 Ballon D'Or winners ) . Mind boggling . Kudos to Robbo adding Duncan Edwards and Dunne

[@jims9438]

After Bryan named Bobby Charlton as his first central midfielder I thought he might say Roy Keane. As someone who grew up supporting United from the mid 90s Keane is in my top 3 United players of all time but I feel like Robbo is being a bit humble here. From everything I've heard he was every bit the Steven Gerrard of the 80's for United so he'd be my pick alongside Bobby Charlton - humility is a very admirable character trait though. I'm going to guess he'll have Giggsy at left wing even though that's not that much of a stretch of the imagination lol.

[@nafaydothem]

Never saw him play, but every single prem legend rate him as one of the best to wear the man u crest. He's a legend

[@jims9438]

How lovely is Bryan Robson?

[@frankduffy2413]

Robbo you are a legend

[@Bigramt]

Awesome Van der sar Neville Pallister Rio Evra Becks Robbo Scholes Giggs Cantona Ruud Mostly modern players, but yeah could definitely make another team to rival his great side

[@user-cn9ne9wc5f]

I agree 100%

[@cestrian5294]

Wow, what would that team cost today? Priceless. Apart from Ronaldo, there would be no rolling about or waving of arms. Not so sure Keano and Sir Bobby would get along though. Apart from Duncan Edwards, I watched all of those players play. They were never rushed, always composed. No Scholes, Giggs, Becks, Ruud, Andy Cole etc etc. Just shows how far the club has fallen. We WILL return.

[@paulmartin3946]

What do you mean about Ronaldo?

[@viciousvicious1340]

You can mention players that were good. But would they work well together. Yorke and Cole were a fabulous pairing. Its almost like they could read each others minds. But for playing style, what were Manchester United winning until the unmentioned Cantona turn up. Can't believe Cantona wasn't mentioned. He made United win games. The Cantona style of play was still going after he left. (For a time) All I say you can't leave out most of the number seven players. Maybe 1 or 2.

[@gerardbenson1844]

Duncan Edwards was a midfielder

[@davidtuer5825]

And from the same era- Tommy Taylor at No 9. I saw them both. Tommy had the best strike record of any CF, including Rooney. I'm not sure Robo's team would gel though, with players from different era's and different playing systems. Sam was right when he said you could pick another team just as good.

[@kevos65]

That's a team that I know would be well able to handle itself under any circumstances..

[@TheLastAngryMan01]

Four Irishmen in the All Time XI, just shows how far we’ve fallen…

[@matthewbaker2573]

yes, Ireland have produced many individual footballing greats over the last 120 years had Magrath not been a drunk, fergy wouldn't have sold him to villa - he undoubtedly turned Aston Villa into title contenders along with winning the league cup back to back

[@TheLastAngryMan01]

@@matthewbaker2573 Yes, although I would say in Paul’s case, there are extenuating circumstances, he had a very rough upbringing in an orphanage, being rejected by his father, some racial abuse in Ireland etc. Less so in Best’s case. It’s amazing to think that we might only have seen 70-80 per cent of McGrath’s potential.

[@Lee_yourboylee]

I thought he'd go with Paul McGrath over Stam.

[@kb5509]

Not for United, he was barely fit.

[@phoenixorion5427]

Played nearly 170 games though.

[@garymacmillan6401]

I certainly would.

[@OpenDoorEnglish]

McGrath wasn't that good at Utd. He'd be well behind Vidic and Ferdinand and probably Bruce and Pallister.

[@KryptonitetoallBS]

@OpenDoorEnglish I've watched Utd for 50 years and McGath's the best defender I've seen, just ahead of Stam & Buchan. McGrath was that good that Rush didn't score 1 goal while McGrath was in our team. Just think about that!!!

[@william_marshal]

Manchester United have had so many great players over the years that it must be a nightmare picking their best XI. One he possibly forgot was Billy Meredith, the Welsh Wizard !!!

[@pwane2624]

Bryan Robson is still my favourite United player of all time

[@svlagonda7417]

Why the weird foggy effect on the video??

[@user-bi1yw1du7q]

This team would smash most team today.

[@leagreenall5972]

correction; this team would smash ALL teams today ;)

[@jerryoshea3116]

That is most def the best Man Utd 11,i'e seen picked..And for once u did'nt see a obvious bias towards his own era!

[@garycorfield7312]

Robbo ❤

[@markillingworth1972]

The legend Bryan robson ♥️

[@mrhussain9008]

Who was better in their prime Robson or Gerrard? I always thought they eere very similar players, with similar careers. Being the best player for a fallen giant at the time, surrounded by not so great players for their club. Dragging the team to wins. Im 31, so never seen Robbo..but i always wondered who was actually better?

[@KryptonitetoallBS]

It's not all one sided but Robson was a better all round player and leader. The reasons for that are that Gerrard was at his best as an attacking midfielder and even played in the number 10 role for Liverpool as the man just behind the striker. However if you take penalties out of his total, his goals scored were not much higher than Robson who played much of his later career as a holding midfielder. Robson surprisingly also outscored Gerrard for England scoring 26 goals in 90 games where Gerrard only scored 21 in 114 games! It's also important to recognise that Robson was a natural leader. All players improved by 10% when Robson was playing. Gerrard led by example the same as Robson, but he wasn't a talker and left that job to Carragher. For England Robson was loved by the fans because he gave his all and brought his club form to England. By his own admission Gerrard didn't bring his club form to England and when Captain presided over one of the worst periods in England's history at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa when England were crushed by Germany in the first knock out round! Robson also won 2 Premier League Titles something which Gerrard never managed.

[@paulsmith2516]

Dear god have a fkn word with yourself man. Slippy G is THE most overrated player in all of English football. He was never even the best midfielder at LIVERPOOL in his time and certainly not even fit to polish Robbo's boots.

[@Pat14922]

Robb was fabulous but injured for 1/3 of teh games most seasons

[@KryptonitetoallBS]

@@Pat14922 It was a mark of the man that despite being worth 1.8 Million, which seemed an absolute fortune back then, he would go into challenges as if his life depended on it. Playing in midfield against Souness, McMahon, Vinnie Jones, etc it was inevitable that he would pick up a few injuries going into 50/50's, with the pace and power Robbo had!

[@tonyleach-kg3eb]

​@@paulsmith2516Yes as complete midfielders Alonso and MacAlister were far more accomplished alongside him

[@andymoore7556]

They all rate Irwin, kinda went under the radar with other so called superstars in the team

[@matthewbaker2573]

Irwin gave a solid 7/10 + performance in every single game he played - when it comes to playing for the badge - that guy mounts the pedestal

[@RockomusiK]

Keane would love the way he spoke about Schmeichel 😂

[@FStarNumber3]

Keane was the best centre midfield of his generation (certainly in the Premier). Robson was better.

[@paulm1656]

My greatest ever United XI Schmichael Neville Stam Pallister Irwin Charlton Keane Robson Ronaldo Van Nistelrooy Best

[@steveteversham9974]

Edwards ??

[@paulm1656]

@@steveteversham9974 I never saw him play. But I always heard about him.

[@E.Cantona]

Cantona?

[@staffh3815]

Robbo❤ first player on any team sheet

[@wahbieajam6171]

Ultimate xi... ......................................................... Peter Schmeichel.......................................................... .........Dennis Irwin............ Duncan Edwards.........Jaap Stam................Tony Dunn............ ..... Ronaldo ............. Sir Bobby Charlton................Roy Kean................. George Best......... ....................................Dennis Law................Wayne Rooney.................................................. Managed By : Bryan Robson

[@waynemarshall8836]

Its crazy that only after Bryan Robson left (a world class talent in his day) United kicked on to be dominant. Football is cruel

[@richardbrennan7288]

8:27 for people like me who just want to know

[@spanishpeaches2930]

Bryan Robson...my No1 English player of the last 50 years. Not an MUFC supporter btw.

[@garyyeomans8556]

biggest mistake when fergie left was not giving Robbo the job knew the club inside out would have kept the back room staff which at that time were the backbone of United , devastating change to the team. now you got players who think they’ve a right to do what they like and think nothing of losing 😢

[@shanenicholas4921]

That team would win everything

[@gar651527]

4 irishmen. Not bad

[@NNC93]

Scholes cantona

[@ianpassey2174]

Nice rug 😮

[@jamesmiles1328]

You saw it ???,I coudnt see her snatch,

[@PA-lf8sd]

Amazing that almost everyone includes Jaap. Obviously made a big impression. Shame about the book...

[@notjustanumber7814]

No Cantona??

[@tttrrrification]

Every all time Man U 11 has to start with Giggs, Scholes, Rooney, Schmeichel.

[@juanaltredo2974]

that team Robbo picked would win the CL even with southgate as manager, hell even with the useless lump we've got now ETH, that's how good they were. PErsonally though Id pick van der sar instead of Peter, and Id play ith just one striker, Denis law, and scholes behind him

[@jims9438]

Dunne was the only player I'd never heard of...

[@Ayah_Mia]

Captain Marvel ROBBO #7. Absolute LEGEND!

[@pinhead3539]

If you don’t have Paul Scholes in your team and have Bobby Charlton I got to say Bobby Robson doesn’t know Scholes is the best midfielder Manchester united as ever had and he was the greatest midfielder for two decades in the Premier League and England

[@brentmeistergeneral6074]

Glad to see Keane, the best player and first name on the team sheet of Fergies era, get some love instead of the usual Scholes revisionist drivel because he was good at one-touch 🤦‍♂️

[@shaka7594]

Schmeichel Irwin McGrath Edwards Byrne Charlton Scholes Robbo Best Rooney Cantona

[@MrUdayright]

Roy Keane better than scholes in all time 11...no way... Scholes first player on the team sheet and others accordingly.

[@Hamilton112]

i love this team only miss bryan and beckham

[@reddevil70]

Bryan Robson is God ❤

[@michaelmcnamara4838]

No Scholes?

[@drainforce4439]

mark legend hughes

[@andypowell7983]

Are we sure Bryan Robson isn't Fregie's love child? What a resemblance 😂😂😂

[@alexanderishere1857]

I would have Scholes in there but otherwise har team

[@Lee_yourboylee]

I suspect this was Robbo's thinking regarding the full backs: Right back? I'm struggling here. Fvcking hell, I can't be putting Gary bloody Neville in an all time Utd XI... let's get creative here....

[@hulkhogan3104]

He had 34 appearances at right back so not really.

[@Lee_yourboylee]

@@hulkhogan3104 I refer as much if not more to him choosing a left back he's never seen (or even seen much/any footage of).

[@paulsmith2516]

Why not? The most successful right back the Premier League and Manchester United have ever seen. Don't believe all the bollocks even Gary hinself comes out with, the man was an INCREDIBLE player. Superb tackler, never stopped running, tremendous crosser of a ball and along with Becks, made us UNTOUCHABLE down that side of the park. You obviously didn't actually watch Gary play.

[@Lee_yourboylee]

@@paulsmith2516 He was indeed a very good player over a large number of years for Utd. And he probably is a bit too self deprecating. The sort of excellent player and loyal servant who certainly should be in the conversation for the all time XI but you're kinda looking for someone a bit more sensational.

[@chrisb420]

Cantona not in the team is criminal have to have him upfront for rooney

[@darrenkilbane2613]

Paul mcgrath best center half in england bar any..

[@greenvilla7]

Bryan Robson should be the current Manchester United manager instead of ten hag

[@Jwjmcc]

It shocks me how big Sam sneaks into utd all the time just cos he was fergies mate

[@stormhawk3319]

I’d rather have a roll call of the great good and loyal players of United’s history: CHARLIE ROBERTS BILLY MEREDITH JOE SPENCE FRANK BARSON JOHNNY CAREY STAN PEARSON JACK ROWLEY CHARLIE MITTEN ROGER BYRNE BILL FOULKES TOMMY TAYLOR DENNIS VIOLLET DUNCAN EDWARDS BOBBY CHARLTON HARRY GREGG NOBBY STILES DAVID HERD DENIS LAW PAT CRERAND GEORGE BEST MARTIN BUCHAN STEVE COPPELL GORDON HILL JIMMY GREENHOFF JOE JORDAN RAY WILKINS BRYAN ROBSON NORMAN WHITESIDE PAUL MCGRATH MARK HUGHES STEVE BRUCE GARY PALLISTER PAUL INCE DENIS IRWIN RYAN GIGGS PETER SCHMEICHEL ANDREI KANCHELSKIS ERIC CANTONA ROY KEANE GARY NEVILLE DAVID BECKHAM ANDY COLE PAUL SCHOLES TEDDY SHERINGHAM JAPP STAM DWIGHT YORKE RUDD VAN NISTELROOY RIO FERDINAND CHRISTIANO RONALDO WAYNE ROONEY EDWIN VAN DER SAR

[@windowman929]

4 Irishmen in the team 🇮🇪👏🇮🇪👏🇮🇪👏

[@David1988Mufc]

Captain Marvel

[@marditoon1128]

I would swap Rooney for Cantona

[@danielmurray1490]

Has his speech got slower

[@YusufEbr]

had surgery and radiotherapy back in 2012 for throat cancer

[@danielmurray1490]

@YusufEbr jesus hadn't realised thanks for info

[@Sheepwillbesheep]

Too many balls to the head?

[@kb5509]

​​@@Sheepwillbesheeptoo many pints more like.

[@shaka7594]

Throat cancer, in remission 10 years plus, took a while to get his tones back

[@RobertHowe-ti7tu]

Robbo..is the definition of a hard player..not dirty keane dirty....suparb player robbo..

[@KevTheImpaler]

You need to get some really old professional players. Get a player in his 90s on.