Michael Appleton: Man United midfielder Profile & Stats
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Michael Appleton

Position: midfielder

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HAN P W D L F A Diff Win%
H 1 1 0 0 2 1 +1 100.00
A 1 0 0 1 0 2 -2 0.00
TOTALS 2 1 0 1 2 3 -1 50.00

Name: Michael Anthony Appleton
Birthdate: 04-12-1975
Age: 50
Birthplace: Salford, England
Height: 5' 9" (1.75m)
Weight: 12st 4lbs (78.2kg)
Years at Club: 1996-1997
Signing Info: Signed Trainee: 13/07/1992. Signed Professional: 01/07/1994
Previous Clubs: Lincoln City (loan), Grimsby Town (loan)
Debut: 23/10/1996 v Swindon Town (H) 2-1 (League Cup 2nd Round)
Farewell: Transferred to Preston North End, 08/08/1997, £
Passed Away:

Biography

Michael Appleton, born on December 4, 1975, in Salford, Greater Manchester, is an English football coach and former professional player. He began his football journey as a youth player at Manchester United, signing his first professional contract with the club in 1994. During his time at United, Appleton made two first-team appearances: his debut in a League Cup match against Swindon Town in October 1996 and a subsequent appearance against Leicester City.

In search of regular first-team football, Appleton had loan spells at Wimbledon, Lincoln City, and Grimsby Town, where he gained valuable experience. In 1997, he transferred to Preston North End, making over 100 appearances and playing a key role in their promotion to Division One in 2000. He later joined West Bromwich Albion in 2001. Unfortunately, a severe knee injury in 2001 led to his early retirement from professional football in 2003.

Transitioning into coaching, Appleton held various managerial positions, including roles at Portsmouth, Blackpool, Blackburn Rovers, Oxford United, and Lincoln City. In 2024, reports indicated that Manchester United was considering appointing Appleton to a key role within the club, leveraging his extensive experience and familiarity with the club's culture.
 
League League Cup FA Cup Charity Shield European Cup Europa League Super Cup Cup Winners Cup Inter-cont Cup World Clubs Cup    
Season Goals Season Apps
No Season League Goals League Apps LC Goals LC Apps FAC Goals FAC Apps CS Goals CS Apps EC Goals EC Apps Europa Goals Europa Apps SC Goals SC Apps CWC Goals CWC Apps IC Goals IC Apps CWC Goals CWC Apps Season
Goals		 Season
Apps
1. 1996-1997 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
TOTALS 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2

Detailed Match & Performance Charts

MUFC Player Goals MUFC Player Appearances MUFC Player Opponent Manager MUFC Player Club Manager
No Opponent Goals Appearances
Player has never scored for club.
No Opponent Appearances Goals
1. Swindon Town 1 0
2. Leicester City 1 0
No Opponent Manager No
1. McMahon, Steve 1
2. O'Neill, Martin 1
No MUFC Managers Count
1. Ferguson, Alex 2
Stadiums Competition Opponents Opponent Nationality
No Stadium Count
1. Filbert Street 1
2. Old Trafford 1
No Competition Count
1. League Cup 2
No Opponent Count
1. Swindon Town 1
2. Leicester City 1
No Opponent Nationality Count
1. England 2
Roy Keane own goal v Real Madrid Old Trafford 2000 Cup Finals
No Date Opponent Competition Own Goals
Player has never scored an own goal against the club.
No Date Opponent WDL F-A Competition
Player never featured in a Cup Final.
Penalties scored for Manchester United Manchester United Hat-Tricks
No Date Opponents Competition Penaltys
Player has never scored a penalty for the club.
No Date Opponent Competition Goals
Player has never scored a hat-trick or better during a game.
 
Red Cards  
No Date Opponent Competition
Player has never been sent off during a match.
 

All Matches played
No Date Comp Opponent WDL F-A HAN Goal!! Scorers Opponent scorers
1. 23-10-1996 LC Swindon Town W 2-1 H 0 Karel Poborsky 20', Paul Scholes 72' Peter Thorne 52'
2. 27-11-1996 LC Leicester City L 0-2 A 0 Steve Claridge 39', Emile Heskey 77'
 

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