Seven ex-Man United gamers shortlisted for Premier League Corridor of Fame


Michael Owen and 6 Manchester United icons have been nominated for the Premier League Corridor of Fame.

A number of United legends earn place in Premier League Corridor of Fame

The Premier League Corridor of Fame was launched in 2021 to recognise gamers and managers who’ve made excellent contributions to the Premier League since its inception in 1992.

For the time being, there are 24 members of the celebrated membership, with a number of of them boasting ties to United.

The inaugural 2021 class featured United greats together with Eric Cantona, Roy Keane and David Beckham, who have been inducted alongside Alan Shearer and Thierry Henry.

In 2022, the following group included Wayne Rooney, Paul Scholes and Peter Schmeichel. In 2023, Rio Ferdinand and Sir Alex Ferguson have been additionally added to the unique group.

Final yr, Andy Cole joined the Premier League Corridor of Fame and now, seven former United stars are in competition to be included.

Seven former United stars shortlisted for Premier League Corridor of Fame

The final batch of former United stars to be nominated for the Premier League Corridor of Fame are Owen, Gary Neville, Michael Carrick, Teddy Sheringham, Patrice Evra, Edwin van der Sar and Nemanja Vidic.

Each one of many former United gamers talked about has lifted the Premier League trophy, and except Owen, every boasts at the least three winners’ medals.

Owen is greatest recognized for his time at bitter rivals Liverpool however his sole Premier League title got here with United within the 2010/11 season.

The opposite former gamers which might be on the shortlist are Sol Campbell, Jermain Defoe, Cesc Fabregas, Les Ferdinand, Robbie Fowler, Eden Hazard, David Silva and Yaya Toure.

Solely two will likely be inducted.

Voting on the present 15 nominees is about to start over the following week.

One United nice who has been snubbed but once more is Ryan Giggs. Because the Every day Mail word, the 13-time Premier League winner seems to be blacklisted amidst controversy that has clouded his private life and legacy.

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