Cookie's United Network

Manchester United since 1985, this account shares memories from yesteryear while talking current United.

Also known as @retrofootballnw

[Cookie's United Network @GaryCook1249629]

I've been posting retro football content for ages at @retrofootballnw but I wanted to have a page just for United stuff, old and current.

So here it is!

Hopefully you'll be able to follow and interact.

All the best!

Gary "Cookie" Cook

[John Ludden @johnludds]

Really appreciate a RT ladies and gents to get this far and wide. It can be 300 words of fire and rage, or simply about your love for the reds,
your mum, dad's, son's, daughter's love. The chapter is called One Love.

[Cookie's United Network @GaryCook1249629]

As a huge fan of Bryan Robson, I can't tell you how excited I was when this happened on BBC1 in March 1987.

I was probably wearing Easy jeans and Sondico shin pads when I watched it.

[Cookie's United Network @GaryCook1249629]

@Cantona_Collars I live in the South West, moved there 17 years ago. Been to Argeles before, but it's about 5 hours by car for us.

[Cookie's United Network @GaryCook1249629]

As a huge fan of Bryan Robson, I can't tell you how excited I was when this happened on BBC1 in March 1987.

I was probably wearing Easy jeans and Sondico shin pads when I watched it.

[Cookie's United Network @GaryCook1249629]

@Cantona_Collars I hope you're having a great time. It's so hot out here, it was 38 degrees on Saturday.

[Cookie's United Network @GaryCook1249629]

@Remo26599 Our cat Jadon has been in the shed for two years. He has to have his dinner with the baby mice.

[Cookie's United Network @GaryCook1249629]

Happy birthday Pancho!

Born on this day in 1949, Stuart Pearson is celebrating his 76th birthday today.

Here he is scoring a lovely goal for United at Ipswich in 1978.

#MUFC

[Cookie's United Network @GaryCook1249629]

@Cantona_Collars B. His injury really robbed him of a starting spot on the right for years. He played so well there in 2003.

[Cookie's United Network @GaryCook1249629]

Happy birthday Pancho!

Born on this day in 1949, Stuart Pearson is celebrating his 76th birthday today.

Here he is scoring a lovely goal for United at Ipswich in 1978.

#MUFC

[The 1958 @The__1958]

FC58 Statement of Intent

On Saturday, FC58 (The 1958) attended our first AGM as a member of @WeAreTheFSA.

The day covered important issues affecting football supporters and supporter groups across the country. However, for us, the real eye-opener came through direct conversations with other fan groups which we have also been having behind closed doors for some time.

There’s a reason why fans at other clubs have achieved results on ticket pricing, concessions, and fair treatment for season ticket holders and members: because their supporter groups work together — balancing meaningful dialogue with meaningful protest.

That’s the difference. And the harsh truth? We are miles behind.

To protect our fans and our culture, dialogue alone is not enough. Without consequences, words are empty. Right now, our FF and FAB representatives can argue and shout behind closed doors — but the club knows full well that when they leave the boardroom, nothing will happen. No follow-up. No pressure. No change.

At other clubs, it’s different. Their groups act together. They speak with a single unified voice. Because of that unity, they get results.

To be blunt: when it comes to working together and holding our club to account, we are — as things stand — an embarrassment.

There are reasons for this, and they will become clearer in the months ahead. Here’s what’s certain: this must change and will change.

On July 1st 2025, we will publish our Unity Charter — a clear, uncompromising statement of what we believe every fan group and every supporter must stand behind if we are serious about changing things.

Before it is released, we will share this Charter with other fan groups for feedback and — we hope — agreement. A line in the sand needs drawing and fans need to understand which side of that line groups are on.

Because things must change. Shouting at the moon in a room achieves nothing if there are no consequences.

FC58 intends to make this difference — to unite, to act, and to make sure our club understands that failure to listen will no longer go unanswered.

This is the start.

FC58 🇾🇪

[Cookie's United Network @GaryCook1249629]

@StrettyEndView Neville Southall in 88 instead of Jim Leighton. I don't know how close it was or whether Big Nev was the number one choice, but he was heavily linked.

After that Batistuta for me.

[Cookie's United Network @GaryCook1249629]

November 1986

A new man at the helm of @ManUtd.

Alex Ferguson arrived from Aberdeen and lost 2-0 to Oxford United at the Manor Ground.

He knew there would be some suffering before the good times would arrive.

#MUFC

[Cookie's United Network @GaryCook1249629]

Mark Hughes scored a nine minute hattrick in my first ever game.

Him and Big Norm were always big game players.

A for sure Larry.

[Cantona Collars AKA Larry @Cantona_Collars]

How would you grade Mark Hughes as a #MUFC player?

𝐀+ Our best ever in his position
𝐀 - World-class
𝐁 - Excellent
𝐂 - Good
𝐃 - Decent
𝐄 - Erratic
𝐅 - Flop

𝐃+/𝐂- in yesterday's vote on Clayton Blackmore

Retweets appreciated 👍

[Cookie's United Network @GaryCook1249629]

November 1974 & United in the 2nd Division.

The Doc's team took on Oxford United at Old Trafford with Stuart "Pancho" Pearson having a day to remember.

🎙️Gerald Sinstadt

#MUFC

[Cookie's United Network @GaryCook1249629]

November 1974 & United in the 2nd Division.

The Doc's team took on Oxford United at Old Trafford with Stuart "Pancho" Pearson having a day to remember.

🎙️Gerald Sinstadt

#MUFC

[Cookie's United Network @GaryCook1249629]

@thecrow07 Yes in the home end.

[Cookie's United Network @GaryCook1249629]

September 1985

With a TV dispute in England it was impossible to watch anything.

At the time United were playing incredible football, winning their 1st ten games.

Here they are at Maine Road, against city.

#MUFC

[Cookie's United Network @GaryCook1249629]

@Cantona_Collars I missed the Paul Ince one yesterday but that would have been B+ . Denis Irwin is A for me. Modern football doesn’t know or want to either. No better in his position in English football since the 90s.

[Cookie's United Network @GaryCook1249629]

September 1985

With a TV dispute in England it was impossible to watch anything.

At the time United were playing incredible football, winning their 1st ten games.

Here they are at Maine Road, against city.

#MUFC

[Cookie's United Network @GaryCook1249629]

@realleepbaker Me too!