Manchester United Footballer Brian Greenhoff Dies, Aged 60 [VIDEO]

Manchester United and England footballer Brian Greenhoff died today, aged 60.

Greenhoff made 221 appearances for Manchester United from 1970-79 as a midfielder and centre-back. He was capped 18 times for England, and helped United win the 1977 FA Cup. After leaving United, Greenhoff played for Leeds United from 1979-82.

I vividly remember watching Greenhoff on television when he played for Manchester United and Leeds. The goal that I still remember to this day is the one he scored against West Bromwich Albion in the 1978-79 season (you can see it in the video below), where the ball looped in off the crossbar.

In the late 1970s, Greenhoff’s brother Jimmy played in the same team as Brian at Manchester United.

Since I’m not a Manchester United or Leeds supporter, my memories of Greenhoff aren’t as crystal-clear as some of you, the readers, so feel free to share your memories of him in the comments section below to paint a better picture for others.

Here’s a tribute video to Brian Greenhoff.