... United statisticians somehow managed to overlook Whiteside when compiling their list of the youngest players to reach 200 games. Sections, Norman Whiteside playing for Manchester United against Liverpool in 1985. Dear Mark, my hubby, @NormanWhiteside, says please can you do your homework, and put him on top of the list? Norman Whiteside's wife Dee revealed that the United great had been overlooked by the club (Image: Mirrorpix) Read More Related Articles. 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Man Utd left red faced as Norman Whiteside's wife intervenes over Marcus Rashford record. Marcus Rashford thought he was the third-youngest player to reach 200 games for Manchester United - until Norman Whiteside’s wife intervened. But Whiteside’s wife Dee took to Twitter to set the record straight, pointing out her husband had eclipsed all three by reaching the milestone at a younger age. Rashford, 22, tweeted how proud he was to be third on the list of youngest United players to reach 200 games, following Best and Giggs. Former Northern Ireland forward was youngest player to reach 200-game milestone at Old Trafford, Never miss a thing from Belfast and beyond - sign up for FREE updates direct to your email inbox. He also holds the record for being the youngest scorer in an FA Cup final, after finding the net aged 18 in United’s 4-0 replay win over Brighton at Wembley. Whiteside, who played as a midfielder and a striker at Old Trafford, reached his double century of appearances for United on September 6, 1986, scoring in a 1-1 draw with Leicester, aged 21 and four months. January 13, 2020, 9:24 am. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Whiteside, who played as a midfielder and striker and made 206 league appearances for the Red Devils, therefore still holds the record and made his 200th outing for United in September 1986 and he scored in a 1-1 draw against Leicester at the age of 21 years and four months. Serious Drama As Ghanaian Boxer Beats Up Popular Comedian For Dissing His Hairstyle On Live TV (Video), Suspected Port Harcourt Serial Killer, Gracious David-West Identifies 7 Victims In Mortuary. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. Close. Posted by. Whiteside reached 200 games for United on September 6 1986, scoring in a 1-1 draw with Leicester, aged 21 and four months. He also holds the record for being the youngest scorer in an FA Cup final, after finding the net aged 18 in United’s 4-0 replay win over Brighton at Wembley. “I can remember one of the first sessions when I went to train with England, he really stood out to me there — his ability on the ball, his technique. explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. Dave Saves. United hailed Rashford for following George Best and Ryan Giggs as the youngest players to reach a double century of appearances for the Reds. Rashford, 22, had tweeted how proud he was to be third on the list of youngest United players to reach 200 games, following Best and Giggs. “I can remember one of the first sessions when I went to train with England, he really stood out to me. 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United statisticians somehow managed to overlook Whiteside when compiling their list of the youngest players to reach 200 games. United hailed Rashford for following George Best and Ryan Giggs as the youngest players to reach a double century of appearances for the Reds.