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Jonathan Greening

Position: forward

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HAN P W D L F A Diff Win%
H 16 15 0 1 41 7 +34 93.75
A 9 3 1 5 15 20 -5 33.33
N 2 1 0 1 2 1 +1 50.00
TOTALS 27 19 1 7 58 28 +30 70.37

Name: Jonathan Greening
Birthdate: 02-01-1979
Age: 47
Birthplace: Scarborough, England
Height: 5' 11" (1.80m)
Weight: 11st 7lbs (73.3kg)
Years at Club: 1998-2002
Signing Info: Transferred from: York City, 03/1998, £750,000
Previous Clubs: York City
Debut: 28/10/1998 v Bury (H) 2-0 (League Cup 3rd Round)
Farewell: Transferred to Middlesbrough, 07/2002, £2m
Passed Away:

Biography

Jonathan Greening is a former English professional footballer best known for his time as a midfielder at Manchester United and later at clubs like West Bromwich Albion and Middlesbrough. Although his playing opportunities were limited at United, Greening was part of the club's 1999 treble-winning squad and went on to have a successful career across several English clubs.

Early Career and Move to Manchester United
Greening started his career in the youth ranks of York City, where his impressive performances caught the attention of Manchester United. In 1998, United signed Greening, bringing him to Old Trafford as part of their efforts to develop young talent. He made his first-team debut in 1998, though competition for places meant that he often found himself on the fringes of the squad.

Career at Manchester United (1998-2001)
Greening was part of Sir Alex Ferguson's squad during one of the most successful periods in Manchester United's history. He made 14 appearances for the first team, often playing as a midfielder or winger, but struggled to break into a side filled with established stars like David Beckham, Paul Scholes, and Ryan Giggs.

Key Achievement at Manchester United:
1999 Treble-Winning Season: Although Greening did not play in the UEFA Champions League final, he was part of the squad that won the Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League in 1999, making him a treble winner.
Middlesbrough and Career Development
In 2001, Greening left Manchester United in search of regular first-team football and joined Middlesbrough. He quickly established himself as a key player in Middlesbrough's midfield, making over 100 appearances for the club. During his time at Middlesbrough, Greening helped the club win the League Cup in 2004, securing the first major trophy in the club's history.

West Bromwich Albion and Later Career
Greening moved to West Bromwich Albion in 2004, where he became one of the club's standout players and a fan favorite. He was named West Brom's Player of the Year in 2006, and his leadership qualities earned him the captaincy. Greening helped West Brom gain promotion to the Premier League in 2008 and was a consistent performer for the club during his five-year stay.

He later played for Fulham, Nottingham Forest, and Barnsley, contributing his experience and leadership to each team before retiring from professional football in 2014.

International Career
Though Greening represented England at the U21 level, he never earned a full cap for the senior England team. However, his performances at club level earned him respect as a reliable and versatile midfielder.

Post-Retirement
After retiring from playing, Greening moved into coaching. He has worked with youth players and continues to be involved in football development, sharing his experience from his time at the highest levels of the game.

Legacy
While Jonathan Greening didn't have a starring role at Manchester United, his time as part of the 1999 treble-winning squad cemented his place in the club's history. He went on to enjoy a successful career, particularly at West Bromwich Albion, where he became a fan favorite and club captain. His versatility, work ethic, and leadership made him a valuable player throughout his career.

Summary
Jonathan Greening is a former Manchester United midfielder who was part of the club's 1999 treble-winning squad. After leaving United, he enjoyed a successful career at Middlesbrough and West Bromwich Albion, where he became captain and led the team to Premier League promotion. Known for his versatility and leadership, Greening remains a respected figure in English football, both as a player and coach.
 
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. 1998-1999 0 3 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7
2. 1999-2000 0 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 9
3. 2000-2001 0 7 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11
TOTALS 0 14 0 6 0 1 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 27

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. Tottenham Hotspur 3 0
2. Watford 3 0
3. Nottingham Forest 2 0
4. Aston Villa 2 0
5. Sturm Graz 2 0
6. Bury 1 0
7. Fulham 1 0
8. Everton 1 0
9. Sheffield Wednesday 1 0
10. Lazio 1 0
11. Croatia Zagreb 1 0
12. South Melbourne 1 0
13. Bradford City 1 0
14. PSV Eindhoven 1 0
15. Sunderland 1 0
16. Charlton Athletic 1 0
17. Liverpool 1 0
18. Ipswich Town 1 0
19. West Ham United 1 0
20. Leicester City 1 0
No Opponent Manager No
1. Graham, George 3
2. Taylor, Graham 3
3. Bassett, Dave 2
4. Gregory, John 2
5. Osim, Ivica 2
6. Warnock, Neil 1
7. Keegan, Kevin 1
8. Smith, Walter 1
9. Wilson, Danny 1
10. Eriksson, Sven-Goran 1
11. Vlak, Marijan 1
12. Postecoglou, Ange 1
13. Hutchings, Chris 1
14. Gerets, Eric 1
15. Reid, Peter 1
16. Curbishley, Alan 1
17. Houllier, Gerard 1
18. Burley, George 1
19. Redknapp, Harry 1
20. Taylor, Peter 1
No MUFC Managers Count
1. Ferguson, Alex 27
Stadiums Competition Opponents Opponent Nationality
No Stadium Count
1. Old Trafford 16
2. Vicarage Road 2
3. White Hart Lane 2
4. Maksimir Stadium 1
5. Maracana Stadium 1
6. Philipstadion 1
7. Stade Louis II 1
8. Stadium of Light, Sunderland 1
9. The Valley 1
10. Villa Park 1
No Competition Count
1. Premiership 14
2. League Cup 6
3. European Cup 4
4. Club World Cup 1
5. FA Cup 1
6. Super Cup 1
No Opponent Count
1. Tottenham Hotspur 3
2. Watford 3
3. Nottingham Forest 2
4. Aston Villa 2
5. Sturm Graz 2
6. Bury 1
7. Fulham 1
8. Everton 1
9. Sheffield Wednesday 1
10. Lazio 1
11. Croatia Zagreb 1
12. South Melbourne 1
13. Bradford City 1
14. PSV Eindhoven 1
15. Sunderland 1
16. Charlton Athletic 1
17. Liverpool 1
18. Ipswich Town 1
19. West Ham United 1
20. Leicester City 1
No Opponent Nationality Count
1. England 21
2. Austria 2
3. Italy 1
4. Croatia 1
5. Australia 1
6. Holland 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
1. 27-08-1999 Lazio L 0-1 Super Cup
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. 28-10-1998 LC Bury W 2-0 H 0 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 106', Erik Nevland 115'
2. 11-11-1998 LC Nottingham Forest W 2-1 H 0 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 57', 60' Steve Stone 68'
3. 02-12-1998 LC Tottenham Hotspur L 1-3 A 0 Teddy Sheringham 70' Chris Armstrong 48', 55', David Ginola 85'
4. 26-12-1998 PL Nottingham Forest W 3-0 H 0 Ronny Johnsen 28', 60', Ryan Giggs 62'
5. 14-02-1999 FAC Fulham W 1-0 H 0 Andrew Cole 26'
6. 21-03-1999 PL Everton W 3-1 H 0 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 55', Gary Neville 64', David Beckham 67' Don Hutchison 81'
7. 17-04-1999 PL Sheffield Wednesday W 3-0 H 0 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 34', Teddy Sheringham 45', Paul Scholes 62'
8. 27-08-1999 ESC Lazio L 0-1 N 0 Marcelo Salas 35'
9. 13-10-1999 LC Aston Villa L 0-3 A 0 Julian Joachim 18', Ian Taylor 49', Steve Stone 90'
10. 16-10-1999 PL Watford W 4-1 H 0 Dwight Yorke 40', Andrew Cole 42', 50', Denis Irwin 45' (pen) Richard Johnson 68'
11. 23-10-1999 PL Tottenham Hotspur L 1-3 A 0 Ryan Giggs 24' Steffen Iversen 37', Paul Scholes 40' (o.g.), Stephen Carr 71'
12. 27-10-1999 EC/UCL Croatia Zagreb W 2-1 A 0 David Beckham 32', Roy Keane 49' Robert Prosinecki 87'
13. 02-11-1999 EC/UCL Sturm Graz W 2-1 H 0 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 56', Roy Keane 65' Ivica Vastic 88' (pen)
14. 11-01-2000 WCC South Melbourne W 2-0 N 0 Quinton Fortune 8', 20'
15. 29-04-2000 PL Watford W 3-2 A 0 Dwight Yorke 69', Ryan Giggs 71', Jordi Cruyff 87' Heidar Helguson 34', Tommy Smith 78'
16. 06-05-2000 PL Tottenham Hotspur W 3-1 H 0 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 5', David Beckham 34', Teddy Sheringham 36' Chris Armstrong 20'
17. 05-09-2000 PL Bradford City W 6-0 H 0 Andrew Cole 11', Quinton Fortune 23', 60', Teddy Sheringham 71', 81', David Beckham 85'
18. 26-09-2000 EC/UCL PSV Eindhoven L 1-3 A 0 Paul Scholes 2' (pen) Wilfred Bouma 17', Mark van Bommel 43', Mateja Kezman 62'
19. 31-10-2000 LC Watford W 3-0 A 0 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 12', 81', Dwight Yorke 54'
20. 28-11-2000 LC Sunderland L 1-2 A 0 Dwight Yorke 31' Julio Arca 75', Kevin Phillips 101' (pen)
21. 09-12-2000 PL Charlton Athletic D 3-3 A 0 Ryan Giggs 42', Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 43', Roy Keane 66' Shaun Bartlett 10', 79', John Robinson 85'
22. 17-12-2000 PL Liverpool L 0-1 H 0 Danny Murphy 43'
23. 23-12-2000 PL Ipswich Town W 2-0 H 0 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 20', 32'
24. 01-01-2001 PL West Ham United W 3-1 H 0 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 3', Stuart Pearce 33' (o.g.), Dwight Yorke 58' Frederic Kanoute 72'
25. 20-01-2001 PL Aston Villa W 2-0 H 0 Gary Neville 57', Teddy Sheringham 87'
26. 13-03-2001 EC/UCL Sturm Graz W 3-0 H 0 Nicky Butt 5', Teddy Sheringham 20', Roy Keane 86'
27. 17-03-2001 PL Leicester City W 2-0 H 0 Dwight Yorke 88', Mikael Silvestre 90'
 

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