Brian Greenhoff

Brian Greenhoff (born April 28, 1953 in Barnsley) was an English football player. He was very versatile starting his career as a midfielder and finishing it as a central defender of international class.

In his early days, Greenhoff played for the Yorkshire Schoolboys. He joined Manchester United as a youth player in August 1968, and made his first-team debut against Ipswich Town on 8 September, 1973. He helped United win the 1977 FA Cup, by which time he had developed a partnership with Martin Buchan in central defence. Greenhoff scored 17 goals in his United career and played 271 games between 1973 and 1979. His brother, Jimmy Greenhoff, also played with United.

Greenhoff left for Leeds United in 1979 for £350,000. He was given a free transfer when Leeds were relegated in 1982 after concerns had been expressed about his weight. He returned to the game in 1983 when Jimmy became player-manager of Rochdale and he was appointed player - coach. He left the club when Jimmy was sacked in March 1984 but stayed in the area.He won 18 caps for England.