Michael Clegg: Man United defender Profile & Stats
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Michael Clegg

Position: defender

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HAN P W D L F A Diff Win%
H 13 9 4 0 27 9 +18 69.23
A 11 4 1 6 17 21 -4 36.36
TOTALS 24 13 5 6 44 30 +14 54.17

Name: Michael Jamie Clegg
Birthdate: 03-07-1977
Age: 48
Birthplace: Ashton Under Lyne, England
Height: 5' 8" (1.73m)
Weight: 11st 8lbs (73.48kg)
Years at Club: 1996-2003
Signing Info: Signed Trainee: 05/07/1993. Signed Professional: 01/07/1995
Previous Clubs: Ipswich Town (loan), Wigan Athletic (loan)
Debut: 23/11/1996 v Middlesbrough (A) 2-2 (Premiership)
Farewell: Transferred to Oldham Athletic, 02/2002, £Free
Passed Away:

Biography

Michael Clegg is a former professional footballer who played primarily as a right-back for Manchester United in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Although he didn't make a large number of first-team appearances, Clegg was a respected member of the squad and played alongside United legends during Sir Alex Ferguson's reign. After retiring from playing, Clegg transitioned into strength and conditioning coaching, becoming an integral part of Manchester United's fitness team.

Early Career and Time at Manchester United
Clegg came through the Manchester United youth academy, making his senior debut in 1996. Although he never managed to secure a regular starting position due to intense competition from established players, Clegg made a few appearances in the first team during United's highly successful late 1990s period.

Playing Career at Manchester United (1996-2002)
Clegg was primarily a squad player at Manchester United, often used as cover in defense. He made 19 appearances in total for the club, though his playing opportunities were limited by the presence of more established right-backs like Gary Neville. Clegg was part of the United squad during one of the club's most successful eras but found it difficult to break into the first team regularly.

Loan Spells and Later Career
During his time at Manchester United, Clegg spent brief periods on loan at Ipswich Town and Wigan Athletic, where he gained valuable playing time. In 2002, Clegg left United and joined Oldham Athletic, where he played until his retirement from professional football in 2004.

Post-Retirement: Strength and Conditioning Coach
After retiring from professional football, Clegg shifted his focus to fitness and coaching. He studied strength and conditioning and returned to Manchester United in a coaching role. In 2019, Clegg was appointed as United's first-team strength and conditioning coach, a position in which he played a key role in improving the players' fitness, helping prevent injuries, and enhancing their physical performance on the pitch.

Clegg's journey from a professional player to a top-level fitness coach reflects his passion for both the sport and the science behind athletic performance.

Legacy
While Michael Clegg may not have been a regular in Manchester United's first team, his contributions to the club in his post-playing career as a strength and conditioning coach have made him a key figure behind the scenes. His transition from player to coach at one of the biggest football clubs in the world demonstrates his dedication to the sport and his impact on the physical preparation of elite athletes.

Summary
Michael Clegg began his football career at Manchester United, where he made 19 appearances between 1996 and 2002. After a brief playing career, Clegg became a strength and conditioning coach, returning to United to work with the first team. His behind-the-scenes work in fitness coaching has made him an important figure in maintaining the physical standards of the club's elite players.
 
League League Cup FA Cup Charity Shield European Cup Europa League Super Cup Cup Winners Cup Inter-cont Cup World Clubs Cup    
Season Goals Season Apps
No Season League Goals League Apps LC Goals LC Apps FAC Goals FAC Apps CS Goals CS Apps EC Goals EC Apps Europa Goals Europa Apps SC Goals SC Apps CWC Goals CWC Apps IC Goals IC Apps CWC Goals CWC Apps Season
Goals		 Season
Apps
1. 1996-1997 0 4 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6
2. 1997-1998 0 3 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7
3. 1998-1999 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3
4. 1999-2000 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
5. 2000-2001 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
6. 2001-2002 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
TOTALS 0 9 0 8 0 4 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24

Detailed Match & Performance Charts

MUFC Player Goals MUFC Player Appearances MUFC Player Opponent Manager MUFC Player Club Manager
No Opponent Goals Appearances
Player has never scored for club.
No Opponent Appearances Goals
1. Barnsley 3 0
2. Wimbledon 2 0
3. Middlesbrough 1 0
4. Leicester City 1 0
5. Southampton 1 0
6. West Ham United 1 0
7. Walsall 1 0
8. Derby County 1 0
9. Monaco 1 0
10. Crystal Palace 1 0
11. Bury 1 0
12. Nottingham Forest 1 0
13. Tottenham Hotspur 1 0
14. Newcastle United 1 0
15. Liverpool 1 0
16. Croatia Zagreb 1 0
17. Olympique Marseille 1 0
18. Aston Villa 1 0
19. Watford 1 0
20. Sunderland 1 0
21. Arsenal 1 0
No Opponent Manager No
1. Wilson, Danny 3
2. Kinnear, Joe 2
3. Robson, Bryan 1
4. O'Neill, Martin 1
5. Souness, Graeme 1
6. Redknapp, Harry 1
7. Sorensen, Jan 1
8. Smith, Jim 1
9. Tigana, Jean 1
10. Lombardo, Attilio 1
11. Warnock, Neil 1
12. Bassett, Dave 1
13. Graham, George 1
14. Clarke, Steve 1
15. Houllier, Gerard 1
16. Ardiles, Osvaldo 1
17. Courbis, Rolland 1
18. Gregory, John 1
19. Taylor, Graham 1
20. Reid, Peter 1
21. Wenger, Arsene 1
No MUFC Managers Count
1. Ferguson, Alex 24
Stadiums Competition Opponents Opponent Nationality
No Stadium Count
1. Old Trafford 13
2. Oakwell 2
3. Anfield 1
4. Filbert Street 1
5. Highbury 1
6. Riverside Stadium 1
7. Selhurst Park 1
8. Stadium of Light, Sunderland 1
9. Vicarage Road 1
10. Villa Park 1
11. White Hart Lane 1
No Competition Count
1. Premiership 9
2. League Cup 8
3. FA Cup 4
4. European Cup 3
No Opponent Count
1. Barnsley 3
2. Wimbledon 2
3. Middlesbrough 1
4. Leicester City 1
5. Southampton 1
6. West Ham United 1
7. Walsall 1
8. Derby County 1
9. Monaco 1
10. Crystal Palace 1
11. Bury 1
12. Nottingham Forest 1
13. Tottenham Hotspur 1
14. Newcastle United 1
15. Liverpool 1
16. Croatia Zagreb 1
17. Olympique Marseille 1
18. Aston Villa 1
19. Watford 1
20. Sunderland 1
21. Arsenal 1
No Opponent Nationality Count
1. England 21
2. France 2
3. Croatia 1
Roy Keane own goal v Real Madrid Old Trafford 2000 Cup Finals
No Date Opponent Competition Own Goals
Player has never scored an own goal against the club.
No Date Opponent WDL F-A Competition
Player never featured in a Cup Final.
Penalties scored for Manchester United Manchester United Hat-Tricks
No Date Opponents Competition Penaltys
Player has never scored a penalty for the club.
No Date Opponent Competition Goals
Player has never scored a hat-trick or better during a game.
 
Red Cards  
No Date Opponent Competition
Player has never been sent off during a match.
 

All Matches played
No Date Comp Opponent WDL F-A HAN Goal!! Scorers Opponent scorers
1. 23-11-1996 PL Middlesbrough D 2-2 A 0 Roy Keane 17', David May 73' Fabrizio Ravanelli 27', Craig Hignett 82' (pen)
2. 27-11-1996 LC Leicester City L 0-2 A 0 Steve Claridge 39', Emile Heskey 77'
3. 25-01-1997 FAC Wimbledon D 1-1 H 0 Paul Scholes 89' Robbie Earle 90'
4. 29-01-1997 PL Wimbledon W 2-1 H 0 Ryan Giggs 75', Andrew Cole 82' Chris Perry 61'
5. 01-02-1997 PL Southampton W 2-1 H 0 Gary Pallister 19', Eric Cantona 79' Egil Ostenstad 10'
6. 11-05-1997 PL West Ham United W 2-0 H 0 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 12', Jordi Cruyff 84'
7. 24-01-1998 FAC Walsall W 5-1 H 0 Andrew Cole 10', 66', Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 38', 68', Ronny Johnsen 74' Roger Boli 72'
8. 15-02-1998 FAC Barnsley D 1-1 H 0 Teddy Sheringham 42' John Hendrie 38'
9. 21-02-1998 PL Derby County W 2-0 H 0 Ryan Giggs 19', Denis Irwin 71' (pen)
10. 25-02-1998 FAC Barnsley L 2-3 A 0 Teddy Sheringham 57', Andrew Cole 82' John Hendrie 9', Scott Jones 45', 65'
11. 18-03-1998 EC/UCL Monaco D 1-1 H 0 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 53' David Trezeguet 6'
12. 27-04-1998 PL Crystal Palace W 3-0 A 0 Paul Scholes 6', Nicky Butt 22', Andrew Cole 84'
13. 10-05-1998 PL Barnsley W 2-0 A 0 Andrew Cole 6', Teddy Sheringham 77'
14. 28-10-1998 LC Bury W 2-0 H 0 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 106', Erik Nevland 115'
15. 11-11-1998 LC Nottingham Forest W 2-1 H 0 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 57', 60' Steve Stone 68'
16. 02-12-1998 LC Tottenham Hotspur L 1-3 A 0 Teddy Sheringham 70' Chris Armstrong 48', 55', David Ginola 85'
17. 30-08-1999 PL Newcastle United W 5-1 H 0 Andrew Cole 14', 46', 65', 71', Ryan Giggs 81' Henning Berg 31' (o.g.)
18. 11-09-1999 PL Liverpool W 3-2 A 0 Jamie Carragher 4' (o.g.), 45' (o.g.), Andrew Cole 18' Sami Hyypia 23', Patrick Berger 69'
19. 14-09-1999 EC/UCL Croatia Zagreb D 0-0 H 0
20. 29-09-1999 EC/UCL Olympique Marseille W 2-1 H 0 Andrew Cole 79', Paul Scholes 83' Ibrahim Bakayoko 41'
21. 13-10-1999 LC Aston Villa L 0-3 A 0 Julian Joachim 18', Ian Taylor 49', Steve Stone 90'
22. 31-10-2000 LC Watford W 3-0 A 0 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 12', 81', Dwight Yorke 54'
23. 28-11-2000 LC Sunderland L 1-2 A 0 Dwight Yorke 31' Julio Arca 75', Kevin Phillips 101' (pen)
24. 05-11-2001 LC Arsenal L 0-4 A 0 Sylvain Wiltord 15', 30' (pen), 45', Nwankwo Kanu 67' (pen)
 

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