Ronnie Wallwork: Man United midfielder Profile & Stats
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Ronnie Wallwork

Position: midfielder

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HAN P W D L F A Diff Win%
H 13 12 0 1 43 6 +37 92.31
A 14 6 2 6 19 21 -2 42.86
N 1 1 0 0 2 0 +2 100.00
TOTALS 28 19 2 7 64 27 +37 67.86

Name: Ronald "Ronnie" Wallwork
Birthdate: 10-09-1977
Age: 48
Birthplace: Manchester, England
Height: 5' 10" (1.78m)
Weight: 12st 9lbs (80.29kg)
Years at Club: 1996-2004
Signing Info: Signed Trainee: 11/07/1994. Signed Professional: 17/03/1995
Previous Clubs: Carlisle United (loan), Stockport County (loan), Royal Antwerp (loan)
Debut: 25/10/1997 v Barnsley (H) 7-0 (Premiership)
Farewell: Transferred to West Bromwich Albion, 07/2002, £
Passed Away:

Biography

Ronnie Wallwork is a former English footballer best known for his time at Manchester United in the late 1990s and early 2000s, where he showcased versatility by playing as both a central midfielder and defender. While his opportunities at United were limited due to intense competition in the squad, Wallwork enjoyed a successful spell at West Bromwich Albion and several other English clubs. His career was marked by his adaptability and work ethic, though he faced off-field challenges that impacted his career trajectory.

Early Career and Rise at Manchester United
Wallwork began his football career in Manchester United's youth academy, where he was regarded as a promising talent. He won the prestigious Jimmy Murphy Young Player of the Year award in 1996, an accolade given to the club's most outstanding youth player, putting him alongside names like Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes.

Wallwork made his senior debut for Manchester United in 1997, primarily featuring in League Cup and FA Cup matches. Despite his talent, Wallwork found first-team opportunities limited, competing for places against established stars like Roy Keane, Paul Scholes, and David Beckham in United's midfield.

Career at Manchester United (1995-2002)
Although Wallwork was part of Manchester United's squad during a period of great success, including their historic 1999 treble-winning season, his playing time was limited to just 28 appearances across all competitions. He contributed as a squad player, often filling in as a defender or midfielder in domestic cup competitions or when the regulars were rested.

Wallwork's adaptability allowed him to play in various roles, including in defense, but he struggled to cement a regular starting spot. To gain first-team experience, he went on loan to clubs like Carlisle United, Stockport County, and Royal Antwerp.

Loan Spell at Royal Antwerp and Controversy
While on loan at Royal Antwerp in 1999, Wallwork was involved in a high-profile incident after being banned for life from Belgian football. He was handed the ban for allegedly assaulting a referee, though the ban was later overturned. This event cast a shadow over his time in Belgium, but he continued his career without further incidents.

Move to West Bromwich Albion and Career Highlights
In 2002, Wallwork left Manchester United and signed for West Bromwich Albion, where he enjoyed the best years of his career. At West Brom, Wallwork became a regular in midfield, helping the club secure promotion to the Premier League. His hard work, determination, and versatility made him a key player for the club, and he was instrumental in West Brom's "Great Escape" from relegation in the 2004–05 season, where they survived on the final day of the season.

Wallwork made over 100 appearances for West Brom, becoming a fan favorite for his tenacity and reliability.

Later Career and Retirement
Wallwork later had brief spells at Barnsley, Huddersfield Town, and Sheffield Wednesday before retiring from professional football in 2008. Injuries and off-field issues curtailed his playing career, but Wallwork is remembered for his contributions, particularly at West Bromwich Albion.

Off-Field Issues
Wallwork's post-football life has been marked by off-field difficulties. In 2006, he was involved in a serious incident where he was stabbed multiple times in a nightclub. Although he recovered physically, the incident affected his footballing career. In 2011, Wallwork was sentenced to prison for handling stolen goods, a situation that tarnished his legacy in football.

Legacy
Despite the off-field challenges, Ronnie Wallwork remains remembered for his time at Manchester United and West Bromwich Albion. His versatility, ability to adapt to various roles, and commitment on the pitch made him a valuable squad player throughout his career. While he never reached the heights many expected during his youth career, his contributions, particularly at West Brom, earned him respect in English football.

Summary
Ronnie Wallwork was a versatile midfielder and defender who started his career at Manchester United, winning the Jimmy Murphy Young Player of the Year award. Despite limited opportunities at United, Wallwork found success at West Bromwich Albion, helping the club secure Premier League promotion and survive relegation in 2005. His career was marked by his adaptability and work ethic, although off-field issues impacted his post-playing life.
 
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. 1997-1998 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
2. 1998-1999 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
3. 1999-2000 0 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 7
4. 2000-2001 0 12 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16
5. 2001-2002 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3
TOTALS 0 19 0 5 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 28

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. Aston Villa 3 0
2. Bradford City 3 0
3. Southampton 3 0
4. Derby County 2 0
5. Newcastle United 2 0
6. Ipswich Town 2 0
7. Middlesbrough 2 0
8. Barnsley 1 0
9. Nottingham Forest 1 0
10. Liverpool 1 0
11. South Melbourne 1 0
12. PSV Eindhoven 1 0
13. Watford 1 0
14. Sunderland 1 0
15. West Ham United 1 0
16. Fulham 1 0
17. Everton 1 0
18. Arsenal 1 0
No Opponent Manager No
1. Gregory, John 3
2. Jewell, Paul 2
3. Smith, Jim 2
4. Robson, Bobby 2
5. Burley, George 2
6. Wilson, Danny 1
7. Bassett, Dave 1
8. Houllier, Gerard 1
9. Postecoglou, Ange 1
10. Hutchings, Chris 1
11. Gerets, Eric 1
12. Jones, Dave 1
13. Taylor, Graham 1
14. Robson, Bryan 1
15. Reid, Peter 1
16. Redknapp, Harry 1
17. Tigana, Jean 1
18. Smith, Walter 1
19. Gray, Stuart 1
20. Wenger, Arsene 1
21. Strachan, Gordon 1
22. McClaren, Steve 1
No MUFC Managers Count
1. Ferguson, Alex 28
Stadiums Competition Opponents Opponent Nationality
No Stadium Count
1. Old Trafford 13
2. Villa Park 3
3. Anfield 1
4. Craven Cottage 1
5. Highbury 1
6. Maracana Stadium 1
7. Philipstadion 1
8. Portman Road 1
9. Riverside Stadium 1
10. St James Park, Newcastle 1
11. Stadium of Light, Sunderland 1
12. The Dell 1
13. Valley Parade 1
14. Vicarage Road 1
No Competition Count
1. Premiership 19
2. League Cup 5
3. FA Cup 2
4. Club World Cup 1
5. European Cup 1
No Opponent Count
1. Aston Villa 3
2. Bradford City 3
3. Southampton 3
4. Derby County 2
5. Newcastle United 2
6. Ipswich Town 2
7. Middlesbrough 2
8. Barnsley 1
9. Nottingham Forest 1
10. Liverpool 1
11. South Melbourne 1
12. PSV Eindhoven 1
13. Watford 1
14. Sunderland 1
15. West Ham United 1
16. Fulham 1
17. Everton 1
18. Arsenal 1
No Opponent Nationality Count
1. England 26
2. Australia 1
3. 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
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. 25-10-1997 PL Barnsley W 7-0 H 0 Andrew Cole 17', 19', 45', Ryan Giggs 43', 57', Paul Scholes 59', Karel Poborsky 80'
2. 11-11-1998 LC Nottingham Forest W 2-1 H 0 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 57', 60' Steve Stone 68'
3. 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'
4. 13-10-1999 LC Aston Villa L 0-3 A 0 Julian Joachim 18', Ian Taylor 49', Steve Stone 90'
5. 26-12-1999 PL Bradford City W 4-0 H 0 Quinton Fortune 75', Dwight Yorke 79', Andrew Cole 88', Roy Keane 89'
6. 11-01-2000 WCC South Melbourne W 2-0 N 0 Quinton Fortune 8', 20'
7. 11-03-2000 PL Derby County W 3-1 H 0 Dwight Yorke 13', 70', 72' Branco Strupar 66'
8. 25-03-2000 PL Bradford City W 4-0 A 0 Dwight Yorke 38', 40', Paul Scholes 71', David Beckham 79'
9. 14-05-2000 PL Aston Villa W 1-0 A 0 Teddy Sheringham 65'
10. 20-08-2000 PL Newcastle United W 2-0 H 0 Ronny Johnsen 20', Andrew Cole 69'
11. 22-08-2000 PL Ipswich Town D 1-1 A 0 David Beckham 39' Fabian Wilnis 6'
12. 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'
13. 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'
14. 28-10-2000 PL Southampton W 5-0 H 0 Andrew Cole 9', 73', Teddy Sheringham 45', 51', 55'
15. 31-10-2000 LC Watford W 3-0 A 0 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 12', 81', Dwight Yorke 54'
16. 11-11-2000 PL Middlesbrough W 2-1 H 0 Nicky Butt 62', Teddy Sheringham 65' Christian Karembeu 31'
17. 28-11-2000 LC Sunderland L 1-2 A 0 Dwight Yorke 31' Julio Arca 75', Kevin Phillips 101' (pen)
18. 23-12-2000 PL Ipswich Town W 2-0 H 0 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 20', 32'
19. 26-12-2000 PL Aston Villa W 1-0 A 0 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 85'
20. 30-12-2000 PL Newcastle United D 1-1 A 0 David Beckham 25' (pen) Stephen Glass 82'
21. 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'
22. 07-01-2001 FAC Fulham W 2-1 A 0 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 8', Teddy Sheringham 89' Fabrice Fernandes 24'
23. 03-02-2001 PL Everton W 1-0 H 0 Steve Watson 52' (o.g.)
24. 05-05-2001 PL Derby County L 0-1 H 0 Malcolm Christie 34'
25. 13-05-2001 PL Southampton L 1-2 A 0 Ryan Giggs 71' Wesley Brown 9' (o.g.), Marion Pahars 14'
26. 05-11-2001 LC Arsenal L 0-4 A 0 Sylvain Wiltord 15', 30' (pen), 45', Nwankwo Kanu 67' (pen)
27. 22-12-2001 PL Southampton W 6-1 H 0 Ruud van Nistelrooy 1', 34', 54', Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 41', Roy Keane 72', Phil Neville 78' Marion Pahars 55'
28. 26-01-2002 FAC Middlesbrough L 0-2 A 0 Noel Whelan 85', Andy Campbell 89'
 

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