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| Name: Dion Dublin |
| Birthdate:
22-04-1969 |
| Age:
56 |
| Birthplace:
Leicester, England |
| Height:
6' 2" (1.88m) |
| Weight:
13st 6lbs (85.28kg) |
| Years at Club:
1992-1994 |
| Signing Info:
Transferred from: Cambridge United, 07/08/1992, £1m |
| Previous Clubs:
Cambridge United |
| Debut:
15/08/1992 v Sheffield United (A) 1-2 (Premiership) |
| Farewell:
Transferred to Coventry City, 09/09/1994, £1.95m |
| Passed Away:
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Biography
Dion Dublin (born 22 April 1969 in Leicester, England) is a retired professional footballer who played as a powerful striker and later as a central defender. Known for his strength, aerial ability, and versatility, Dublin enjoyed a long and successful career in English football, including a spell at Manchester United under Sir Alex Ferguson.
Early Career and Rise at Cambridge United
Dublin began his professional career at Norwich City, but moved on in 1988 without making an appearance for the 1st team, settling in at Cambridge United. It was at Cambridge where he first gained recognition, scoring regularly and helping the club reach consecutive promotions in the early 1990s. Gaining more experience Dion was loaned to Barnet & Wycombe Wanderers before he became the first ever scorer in a Wembley play-off final. His goalscoring exploits attracted the attention of major clubs including Manchester United and when Cambridge United failed to win promotion to the newly arranged Premier League he was put up for sale by the "U's".
Manchester United (1992–1994)
In August 1992, shortly after the formation of the Premier League, Dublin signed for Manchester United for £1 million, one of Sir Alex Ferguson’s early transfers as he built a squad to dominate English football.
Dublin made an immediate impact, scoring a 88th minute dramatic winner against Southampton at The Dell in his fourth appearance. However, his progress was cruelly halted when he suffered a broken leg & ligament damage on Wednesday 2nd September 1992 during a match against Crystal Palace.
Although Dublin worked hard to recover, his injury meant he missed the majority of United’s title-winning 1992–93 campaign – the club’s first league championship in 26 years. By the time he returned Tuesday 9th March 1993 making a substitute appearance v Oldham Athletic, United had strengthened their forward line with the arrival of Eric Cantona who was transferred from Leeds United, 27/11/1992 for £1.2m thus limiting his opportunities.
He made a total of 17 appearances and scored 3 goals for Manchester United before moving on in 1994.
Coventry City and Aston Villa Success
Dublin revived his career after leaving Old Trafford, first joining Coventry City on 09/09/1994 for £1.95m. He became one of the Premier League’s most feared strikers, finishing as the league’s joint top scorer in the 1997–98 season with 18 goals. His consistency earned him a move to Aston Villa, where he continued to shine and even adapted later in his career by playing in defence. Dublin finished the rest of his career with short loan spell at Millwall, Leicester City, a move to Scotland with Glasgow Celtic before finishing a proud career at Norwich City on 4th May 2008.
International Career
Dion Dublin won 4 caps for England between 1998 and 1999, representing his country during a golden era of Premier League talent.
Life After Football
Since retiring, Dublin has become a popular television personality. He is well known as a presenter on the BBC’s Homes Under the Hammer, as well as a respected football pundit. Dublin is also a keen musician and even invented a percussion instrument known as The Dube.
Legacy
Although his Manchester United career was cut short by injury, Dion Dublin is remembered by fans for his determination, his crucial goal against Southampton, and as part of the squad that ended United’s long wait for a league title. Across English football, he is celebrated as a reliable goalscorer, a versatile player, and a charismatic personality both on and off the pitch.
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Goals |
Season
Apps |
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1992-1993 |
1 |
7 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
7 |
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1993-1994 |
1 |
5 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
10 |
| TOTALS |
2 |
12 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
17 |
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