David May: Man United defender Profile & Stats
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David May

Position: defender

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HAN P W D L F A Diff Win%
H 59 43 10 6 111 33 +78 72.88
A 53 20 18 15 81 67 +14 37.74
N 6 5 0 1 12 3 +9 83.33
TOTALS 118 68 28 22 204 103 +101 57.63

Name: David May
Birthdate: 24-06-1970
Age: 55
Birthplace: Boundary Park, Oldham, England
Height: 6' 1" (1.85m)
Weight: 13st 5lbs (84.82kg)
Years at Club: 1994-2003
Signing Info: Transferred from: Blackburn Rovers, 01/07/1994, £1.4m
Previous Clubs: Blackburn Rovers, Huddersfield Town (loan)
Debut: 14/08/1994 v Blackburn Rovers (Wembley) 2-0 (Charity Shield)
Farewell: Transferred to Burnley, 13/08/2003, £free
Passed Away:

Biography

David May is a former English professional footballer best known for his time as a defender at Manchester United during the 1990s. Known for his versatility and solid defending, May was an important squad player for Sir Alex Ferguson's team during their dominant period in English football, winning multiple trophies, including two Premier League titles and being part of the club's historic 1999 treble-winning squad.

Early Career and Move to Manchester United
May began his professional career at Blackburn Rovers, where he played an integral part in their rise through the English leagues. His performances at Blackburn helped the club earn promotion to the Premier League in 1992-93, and his solid displays in defense earned him a move to Manchester United in 1994 for a fee of £1.2 million.

Career at Manchester United (1994-2003)
May joined Manchester United in 1994 and was initially brought in to provide competition for Steve Bruce and Gary Pallister in central defense. Throughout his time at Old Trafford, May's ability to play both as a centre-back and right-back made him a valuable squad player. Despite fierce competition for places, May contributed to several important moments in United's success.

Key Achievements at Manchester United:
Premier League Titles (1996, 1997): May was part of the United squad that won the Premier League in 1995-96 and 1996-97, contributing as a reliable backup defender when called upon.
1999 Treble: May's most memorable period came as part of Manchester United's treble-winning squad in 1999, when the team won the Premier League, FA Cup, and UEFA Champions League. Although he did not feature in the Champions League final, he was heavily involved in the celebrations and famously lifted the trophy with the team.
FA Cups and Domestic Success: In addition to his Premier League titles, May won two FA Cups (1996, 1999) and was part of Manchester United's domestic dominance during the late 1990s.
Role as a Squad Player
Although not always a regular starter, May was a dependable option when injuries or suspensions required him to step in. His versatility allowed him to fill various defensive roles, and his professionalism made him a respected figure within the squad.

Later Career and Retirement
Injuries and competition for places limited May's appearances in his later years at Manchester United, and after a loan spell at Huddersfield Town, he moved to Burnley in 2003, where he played for two seasons before retiring from professional football in 2004.

Legacy
While David May did not enjoy the same level of fame as some of his more celebrated teammates at Manchester United, his contributions to the club's success, particularly during the 1999 treble-winning season, earned him a special place in the club's history. He was a reliable squad player who always stepped up when called upon, and his role in one of the club's greatest-ever campaigns will always be remembered.

Post-Retirement
After retiring from football, David May has remained involved with Manchester United, working as a pundit and club ambassador, sharing his insights and experiences with fans and media.

Summary
David May was a dependable and versatile defender for Manchester United during one of the club's most successful periods. He won two Premier League titles and was part of the historic 1999 treble-winning squad. Although not always a regular starter, May's professionalism and versatility made him a valuable asset to Sir Alex Ferguson's squad. After retiring, May continued his association with Manchester United, working as a pundit and ambassador.
 
Season Goals Season Apps
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
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Season
Apps
1. 1994-1995 2 19 1 2 0 1 0 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 27
2. 1995-1996 1 16 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 18
3. 1996-1997 3 29 0 2 0 1 0 1 1 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 41
4. 1997-1998 0 9 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11
5. 1998-1999 0 6 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9
6. 1999-2000 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3
7. 2000-2001 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
8. 2001-2002 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3
9. 2002-2003 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4
TOTALS 6 85 1 9 0 6 0 3 1 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 118

Detailed Match & Performance Charts

MUFC Player Goals MUFC Player Appearances MUFC Player Opponent Manager MUFC Player Club Manager
No Opponent Goals Appearances
1. Middlesbrough 2 2
2. Porto 1 1
3. Port Vale 1 1
4. Southampton 1 1
5. Crystal Palace 1 1
6. Chelsea 1 1
7. Sheffield Wednesday 1 1
No MUFC Managers Count
Stadiums Competition Opponents Opponent Nationality
No Competition Count
1. Premiership 85
2. European Cup 15
3. League Cup 9
4. FA Cup 6
5. Charity Shield 3
No Opponent Count
1. Tottenham Hotspur 7
2. Leeds United 7
3. Sheffield Wednesday 7
4. Newcastle United 7
5. Liverpool 6
6. Arsenal 5
7. Leicester City 5
8. Blackburn Rovers 4
9. Nottingham Forest 4
10. West Ham United 4
11. Southampton 4
12. Coventry City 4
13. Chelsea 4
14. Middlesbrough 4
15. Wimbledon 3
16. Everton 3
17. Crystal Palace 3
18. Aston Villa 3
19. Queens Park Rangers 2
20. Gothenburg 2
21. Port Vale 2
22. Manchester City 2
23. Rapid Vienna 2
24. Fenerbahce 2
25. Sunderland 2
26. Porto 2
27. Ipswich Town 2
28. Barnsley 2
29. Galatasaray 1
30. Barcelona 1
31. Norwich City 1
32. Wrexham 1
33. Derby County 1
34. Swindon Town 1
35. Juventus 1
36. Borussia Dortmund 1
37. Bury 1
38. Sturm Graz 1
39. Bolton Wanderers 1
40. Lille 1
41. Basel 1
42. Burnley 1
No Opponent Nationality Count
1. England 102
2. Turkey 3
3. Austria 3
4. Sweden 2
5. Portugal 2
6. Spain 1
7. Wales 1
8. Italy 1
9. Germany 1
10. France 1
11. Switzerland 1
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
1. 14-08-1994 Blackburn Rovers W 2-0 Charity Shield
2. 11-05-1996 Liverpool W 1-0 FA Cup
3. 11-08-1996 Newcastle United W 4-0 Charity Shield
4. 22-05-1999 Newcastle United W 2-0 FA Cup
5. 01-08-1999 Arsenal L 1-2 Charity Shield
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. 14-08-1994 CS Blackburn Rovers W 2-0 N 0 Eric Cantona 22' (pen), Paul Ince 81'
2. 20-08-1994 PL QPR W 2-0 H 0 Mark Hughes 48', Brian McClair 69'
3. 22-08-1994 PL Nottingham Forest D 1-1 A 0 Andrei Kanchelskis 23' Stan Collymore 26'
4. 27-08-1994 PL Tottenham Hotspur W 1-0 A 0 Steve Bruce 49'
5. 31-08-1994 PL Wimbledon W 3-0 H 0 Eric Cantona 40', Brian McClair 81', Ryan Giggs 84'
6. 11-09-1994 PL Leeds United L 1-2 A 0 Eric Cantona 72' (pen) David Wetherall 13', Brian Deane 48'
7. 14-09-1994 EC/UCL Gothenburg W 4-2 H 0 Ryan Giggs 33', 66', Andrei Kanchelskis 48', Lee Sharpe 71' Stefan Pettersson 26', Stefan Rehn 49'
8. 17-09-1994 PL Liverpool W 2-0 H 0 Andrei Kanchelskis 73', Brian McClair 74'
9. 21-09-1994 LC Port Vale W 2-1 A 0 Paul Scholes 36', 53' Lee Glover 7'
10. 28-09-1994 EC/UCL Galatasaray D 0-0 A 0
11. 01-10-1994 PL Everton W 2-0 H 0 Andrei Kanchelskis 41', Lee Sharpe 88'
12. 05-10-1994 LC Port Vale W 2-0 H 1 Brian McClair 35', David May 61'
13. 08-10-1994 PL Sheffield Wednesday L 0-1 A 0 David Hirst 44'
14. 15-10-1994 PL West Ham United W 1-0 H 0 Eric Cantona 44'
15. 19-10-1994 EC/UCL Barcelona D 2-2 H 0 Mark Hughes 20', Lee Sharpe 80' Romario 34', Jose Mari Bakero 50'
16. 19-11-1994 PL Crystal Palace W 3-0 H 0 Denis Irwin 8', Eric Cantona 34', Andrei Kanchelskis 51'
17. 23-11-1994 EC/UCL Gothenburg L 1-3 A 0 Mark Hughes 64' *Jesper Blomqvist 11', Magnus Erlingmark 65', Pontus Kamark 72' (pen)
18. 26-11-1994 PL Arsenal D 0-0 A 0
19. 03-12-1994 PL Norwich City W 1-0 H 0 Eric Cantona 36'
20. 31-12-1994 PL Southampton D 2-2 A 0 Nicky Butt 51', Gary Pallister 79' Jim Magilton 45', David Hughes 72'
21. 15-01-1995 PL Newcastle United D 1-1 A 0 Mark Hughes 13' Paul Kitson 68'
22. 25-01-1995 PL Crystal Palace D 1-1 A 1 David May 57' Gareth Southgate 81'
23. 28-01-1995 FAC Wrexham W 5-2 H 0 Denis Irwin 17' (pen), 74', Ryan Giggs 27', Brian McClair 67', Tony Humes 81' (o.g.) Kieron Durkan 10', Jonathan Cross 90'
24. 04-02-1995 PL Aston Villa W 1-0 H 0 Andrew Cole 18'
25. 11-02-1995 PL Manchester City W 3-0 A 0 Paul Ince 58', Andrei Kanchelskis 74', Andrew Cole 78'
26. 01-05-1995 PL Coventry City W 3-2 A 0 Paul Scholes 33', Andrew Cole 56', 79' Peter Ndlovu 39', Steven Pressley 63'
27. 07-05-1995 PL Sheffield Wednesday W 1-0 H 1 David May 6'
28. 22-11-1995 PL Coventry City W 4-0 A 0 Denis Irwin 28', Brian McClair 48', 76', David Beckham 58'
29. 02-12-1995 PL Chelsea D 1-1 H 0 David Beckham 61' Dennis Wise 54'
30. 09-12-1995 PL Sheffield Wednesday D 2-2 H 0 Eric Cantona 18', 84' Mark Bright 60', Guy Whittingham 79'
31. 17-12-1995 PL Liverpool L 0-2 A 0 Robbie Fowler 45', 87'
32. 24-12-1995 PL Leeds United L 1-3 A 0 Andrew Cole 30' Gary McAllister 6' (pen), Tony Yeboah 36', Brian Deane 73'
33. 27-12-1995 PL Newcastle United W 2-0 H 0 Andrew Cole 6', Roy Keane 53'
34. 10-02-1996 PL Blackburn Rovers W 1-0 H 0 Lee Sharpe 15'
35. 16-03-1996 PL QPR D 1-1 A 0 Eric Cantona 90' Denis Irwin 64' (o.g.)
36. 20-03-1996 PL Arsenal W 1-0 H 0 Eric Cantona 65'
37. 24-03-1996 PL Tottenham Hotspur W 1-0 H 0 Eric Cantona 51'
38. 31-03-1996 FAC Chelsea W 2-1 N 0 Andrew Cole 55', David Beckham 59' Ruud Gullit 35'
39. 06-04-1996 PL Manchester City W 3-2 A 0 Eric Cantona 7' (pen), Andrew Cole 42', Ryan Giggs 78' Mikhail Kavelashvili 40', Uwe Rosler 72'
40. 08-04-1996 PL Coventry City W 1-0 H 0 Eric Cantona 47'
41. 13-04-1996 PL Southampton L 1-3 A 0 Ryan Giggs 89' Ken Monkou 12', Neil Shipperley 24', Matt Le Tissier 43'
42. 17-04-1996 PL Leeds United W 1-0 H 0 Roy Keane 72'
43. 28-04-1996 PL Nottingham Forest W 5-0 H 0 Paul Scholes 42', David Beckham 45', 55', Ryan Giggs 70', Eric Cantona 90'
44. 05-05-1996 PL Middlesbrough W 3-0 A 1 David May 14', Andrew Cole 54', Ryan Giggs 81'
45. 11-05-1996 FAC Liverpool W 1-0 N 0 Eric Cantona 86'
46. 11-08-1996 CS Newcastle United W 4-0 N 0 Eric Cantona 25', Nicky Butt 30', David Beckham 86', Roy Keane 88'
47. 17-08-1996 PL Wimbledon W 3-0 A 0 Eric Cantona 25', Denis Irwin 57', David Beckham 87'
48. 21-08-1996 PL Everton D 2-2 H 0 Jordi Cruyff 70', David Unsworth 82' (o.g.) Duncan Ferguson 35', 41'
49. 25-08-1996 PL Blackburn Rovers D 2-2 H 0 Jordi Cruyff 38', Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 69' Paul Warhurst 34', Lars Bohinen 51'
50. 04-09-1996 PL Derby County D 1-1 A 0 David Beckham 38' Jacob Laursen 25'
51. 07-09-1996 PL Leeds United W 4-0 A 0 Nigel Martyn 3' (o.g.), Nicky Butt 49', Karel Poborsky 76', Eric Cantona 90'
52. 25-09-1996 EC/UCL Rapid Vienna W 2-0 H 0 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 20', David Beckham 27'
53. 29-09-1996 PL Tottenham Hotspur W 2-0 H 0 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 38', 57'
54. 12-10-1996 PL Liverpool W 1-0 H 0 David Beckham 23'
55. 16-10-1996 EC/UCL Fenerbahce W 2-0 A 0 David Beckham 55', Eric Cantona 60'
56. 20-10-1996 PL Newcastle United L 0-5 A 0 Darren Peacock 13', David Ginola 31', Les Ferdinand 63', Alan Shearer 75', Philippe Albert 84'
57. 23-10-1996 LC Swindon Town W 2-1 H 0 Karel Poborsky 20', Paul Scholes 72' Peter Thorne 52'
58. 26-10-1996 PL Southampton L 3-6 A 1 David Beckham 42', David May 56', Paul Scholes 89' Eyal Berkovic 6', 84', Matt Le Tissier 35', Egil Ostenstad 45', 86', Phil Neville 90' (o.g.)
59. 30-10-1996 EC/UCL Fenerbahce L 0-1 H 0 Elvir Bolic 78'
60. 02-11-1996 PL Chelsea L 1-2 H 1 David May 81' Michael Duberry 31', Gianluca Vialli 60'
61. 16-11-1996 PL Arsenal W 1-0 H 0 Nigel Winterburn 62' (o.g.)
62. 20-11-1996 EC/UCL Juventus L 0-1 H 0 Alessandro Del Piero 35' (pen)
63. 23-11-1996 PL Middlesbrough D 2-2 A 1 Roy Keane 17', David May 73' Fabrizio Ravanelli 27', Craig Hignett 82' (pen)
64. 27-11-1996 LC Leicester City L 0-2 A 0 Steve Claridge 39', Emile Heskey 77'
65. 30-11-1996 PL Leicester City W 3-1 H 0 Nicky Butt 76', 87', Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 85' Neil Lennon 90'
66. 04-12-1996 EC/UCL Rapid Vienna W 2-0 A 0 Ryan Giggs 24', Eric Cantona 72'
67. 08-12-1996 PL West Ham United D 2-2 A 0 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 54', David Beckham 75' Florin Raducioiu 78', Julian Dicks 80' (pen)
68. 18-12-1996 PL Sheffield Wednesday D 1-1 A 0 Paul Scholes 61' Benito Carbone 57'
69. 21-12-1996 PL Sunderland W 5-0 H 0 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 36', 48', Eric Cantona 43' (pen), 79', Nicky Butt 58'
70. 26-12-1996 PL Nottingham Forest W 4-0 A 0 David Beckham 24', Nicky Butt 44', Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 67', Andrew Cole 76'
71. 28-12-1996 PL Leeds United W 1-0 H 0 Eric Cantona 9' (pen)
72. 01-01-1997 PL Aston Villa D 0-0 H 0
73. 05-01-1997 FAC Tottenham Hotspur W 2-0 H 0 Paul Scholes 51', David Beckham 82'
74. 12-01-1997 PL Tottenham Hotspur W 2-1 A 0 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 23', David Beckham 76' Rory Allen 44'
75. 22-02-1997 PL Chelsea D 1-1 A 0 David Beckham 68' Gianfranco Zola 2'
76. 01-03-1997 PL Coventry City W 3-1 H 0 Gary Breen 4' (o.g.), Eoin Jess 5' (o.g.), Karel Poborsky 47' Darren Huckerby 85'
77. 05-03-1997 EC/UCL Porto W 4-0 H 1 David May 22', Eric Cantona 34', Ryan Giggs 60', Andrew Cole 80'
78. 08-03-1997 PL Sunderland L 1-2 A 0 Andy Melville 77' (o.g.) Michael Gray 52', John Mullin 76'
79. 15-03-1997 PL Sheffield Wednesday W 2-0 H 0 Andrew Cole 19', Karel Poborsky 60'
80. 19-03-1997 EC/UCL Porto D 0-0 A 0
81. 22-03-1997 PL Everton W 2-0 A 0 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 35', Eric Cantona 79'
82. 23-04-1997 EC/UCL Borussia Dortmund L 0-1 H 0 Lars Ricken 8'
83. 03-05-1997 PL Leicester City D 2-2 A 0 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 45', 52' Steve Walsh 16', Ian Marshall 20'
84. 05-05-1997 PL Middlesbrough D 3-3 H 0 Roy Keane 34', Gary Neville 42', Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 67' Juninho 15', Emerson 37', Craig Hignett 40'
85. 08-05-1997 PL Newcastle United D 0-0 H 0
86. 11-05-1997 PL West Ham United W 2-0 H 0 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 12', Jordi Cruyff 84'
87. 14-10-1997 LC Ipswich Town L 0-2 A 0 Alex Mathie 13', Mauricio Taricco 45'
88. 25-02-1998 FAC Barnsley L 2-3 A 0 Teddy Sheringham 57', Andrew Cole 82' John Hendrie 9', Scott Jones 45', 65'
89. 07-03-1998 PL Sheffield Wednesday L 0-2 A 0 Peter Atherton 27', Paulo Di Canio 89'
90. 11-03-1998 PL West Ham United D 1-1 A 0 Paul Scholes 66' Trevor Sinclair 7'
91. 14-03-1998 PL Arsenal L 0-1 H 0 Marc Overmars 80'
92. 28-03-1998 PL Wimbledon W 2-0 H 0 Ronny Johnsen 83', Paul Scholes 90'
93. 10-04-1998 PL Liverpool D 1-1 H 0 Ronny Johnsen 12' *Michael Owen 36'
94. 18-04-1998 PL Newcastle United D 1-1 H 0 David Beckham 38' Andreas Andersson 11'
95. 27-04-1998 PL Crystal Palace W 3-0 A 0 Paul Scholes 6', Nicky Butt 22', Andrew Cole 84'
96. 04-05-1998 PL Leeds United W 3-0 H 0 Ryan Giggs 6', Denis Irwin 31' (pen), David Beckham 59'
97. 10-05-1998 PL Barnsley W 2-0 A 0 Andrew Cole 6', Teddy Sheringham 77'
98. 28-10-1998 LC Bury W 2-0 H 0 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 106', Erik Nevland 115'
99. 11-11-1998 LC Nottingham Forest W 2-1 H 0 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 57', 60' Steve Stone 68'
100. 17-04-1999 PL Sheffield Wednesday W 3-0 H 0 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 34', Teddy Sheringham 45', Paul Scholes 62'
101. 25-04-1999 PL Leeds United D 1-1 A 0 Andrew Cole 55' Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink 32'
102. 01-05-1999 PL Aston Villa W 2-1 H 0 Steve Watson 20' (o.g.), David Beckham 47' Julian Joachim 34'
103. 09-05-1999 PL Middlesbrough W 1-0 A 0 Dwight Yorke 45'
104. 12-05-1999 PL Blackburn Rovers D 0-0 A 0
105. 16-05-1999 PL Tottenham Hotspur W 2-1 H 0 David Beckham 43', Andrew Cole 48' Les Ferdinand 26'
106. 22-05-1999 FAC Newcastle United W 2-0 N 0 Teddy Sheringham 11', Paul Scholes 52'
107. 01-08-1999 CS Arsenal L 1-2 N 0 Dwight Yorke 37' Nwankwo Kanu 67' (pen), Ray Parlour 77'
108. 02-11-1999 EC/UCL Sturm Graz W 2-1 H 0 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 56', Roy Keane 65' Ivica Vastic 88' (pen)
109. 06-11-1999 PL Leicester City W 2-0 H 0 Andrew Cole 30', 83'
110. 13-05-2001 PL Southampton L 1-2 A 0 Ryan Giggs 71' Wesley Brown 9' (o.g.), Marion Pahars 14'
111. 19-05-2001 PL Tottenham Hotspur L 1-3 A 0 Paul Scholes 22' Willem Korsten 17', 67', Les Ferdinand 75'
112. 22-09-2001 PL Ipswich Town W 4-0 H 0 Ronny Johnsen 13', Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 20', 90', Andrew Cole 89'
113. 20-10-2001 PL Bolton Wanderers L 1-2 H 0 Juan Sebastian Veron 25' Kevin Nolan 35', Michael Ricketts 84'
114. 31-10-2001 EC/UCL Lille D 1-1 A 0 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 6' Bruno Cheyrou 65'
115. 05-11-2002 LC Leicester City W 2-0 H 0 David Beckham 80' (pen), Kieran Richardson 90'
116. 26-11-2002 EC/UCL Basel W 3-1 A 0 Ruud van Nistelrooy 62', 63', Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 68' Christian Eduardo Gimenez 1'
117. 01-12-2002 PL Liverpool W 2-1 A 0 Diego Forlan 64', 67' Sami Hyypia 82'
118. 03-12-2002 LC Burnley W 2-0 A 0 Diego Forlan 35', Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 65'
 

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