There was a moment in time when David Beckham was accessible; where he was just like everyone else. The events of the World Cup in 1998 changed the trajectory of his life and career, a career that had been snowballing as it was since he scored from the halfway line against Wimbledon in 1996. This episode looks at that moment in time; before Beckham became the billionaire owner of a football club in America, when he was just excited to have bought a house in Manchester.

United Unheard delves into the archive of Tom Tyrrell, presented by Wayne Barton, to reveal more.

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Selhurst Park in January 1995; the incident you know I'm referring to remains the most infamous moment in Premier League history, when Eric Cantona leapt into the terrace to confront a racist fan.

This episode studies an interview from Martin Edwards in the direct aftermath of the event - it's after the club have taken stock, and, crucially, in the period before the FA exercised their own discipline. Edwards joins Wayne Barton to listen back to an extraordinary statement, and consider the responsibility that comes with being the chairman of one of football's biggest clubs - opening a very different conversation to relate to a modern audience.

United Unheard delves into the archive of Tom Tyrrell, presented by Wayne Barton, to reveal more.

If you enjoy Manchester United history beyond the headlines, subscribe to United Unheard for conversations that uncover the untold stories and forgotten moments that shaped the club.

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The signing of Bryan Robson in October 1981 is one of the most famous in United history - it broke the British transfer record, and also set a standard for style. The club have tried to match it. They can't.

Here is something from that day. Actually, it's from about ten minutes before that legendary picture of Robson signing on the pitch. Bryan Robson's first-ever interview as a United player, alongside Martin Edwards. Edwards joins Wayne Barton to look back at the day, October 3rd, 1981 - almost exactly 45 years ago.

United Unheard delves into the archive of Tom Tyrrell, presented by Wayne Barton, to reveal more.

If you enjoy Manchester United history beyond the headlines, subscribe to United Unheard for conversations that uncover the untold stories and forgotten moments that shaped the club.

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