![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/ex-man-utd-star-opens-up-on-new-career-and-injury-hell-that-forced-him-to-retire-at-23/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/0_Sport.jpg&description=He took the same path to Manchester United as club legend Darren Fletcher, but one Scottish player signed by Sir Alex Ferguson will barely be remembered by fans Fans of Manchester United in the late 90's will remember Premier League titles, European glory, and the likes of Peter Schmeichel, Roy Keane, and David Beckham. Few though, will recall a player called Alex Notman. The Scot was actually on the club's books during the 1999 Treble season, but was limited to just one senior appearance before a cruel injury blow curtailed his professional career. His path to Old Trafford would later be mirrored by Darren Fletcher, with both based in the Midlothian town of Dalkeith and being recommended by scout Andy Perry. But whilst Fletcher went on to enjoy 12 trophy-laden years with United, Notman had just one single cameo substitute role against Tottenham in a League Cup tie. Notman came on for the final 20 minutes at White Hart Lane, replacing Nicky Butt as United ended up losing 3-1 in the quarter-final. It would be his only first-team outing before an ill-fated loan spell at Aberdeen. 'The move probably took me a step back, to be honest," he told The Times. "I've not got a bad word to say about Paul Hegarty (manager), but we just didn't get on. In my very first game, he brought me on against Dundee United at Tannadice with 10 minutes to go when we were 3-0 down, and the only other appearance I made was against Celtic when I came off the bench in a 5-1 defeat." Banished to the reserves, Notman did flourish for the second-string with the Dons before an interview with the papers was misconstrued, with the player quoted as saying he'd rather play for United's reserves than Aberdeen. He returned to Manchester before a more fruitful loan stint at Sheffield United paved the way for a permanent move to Norwich. But a promising three years at Carrow Road came crashing down after a freak incident against Ipswich: 'I was in the wall and it was my job to charge down the free kick,' he){kind=link}
He took the same path to Manchester United as club legend Darren Fletcher, but one Scottish player signed by Sir Alex Ferguson will barely be remembered by fans
Fans of Manchester United in the late 90’s will remember Premier League titles, European glory, and the likes of Peter Schmeichel, Roy Keane, and David Beckham.
Few though, will recall a player called Alex Notman. The Scot was actually on the club’s books during the 1999 Treble season, but was limited to just one senior appearance before a cruel injury blow curtailed his professional career.
His path to Old Trafford would later be mirrored by Darren Fletcher, with both based in the Midlothian town of Dalkeith and being recommended by scout Andy Perry. But whilst Fletcher went on to enjoy 12 trophy-laden years with United, Notman had just one single cameo substitute role against Tottenham in a League Cup tie.
Notman came on for the final 20 minutes at White Hart Lane, replacing Nicky Butt as United ended up losing 3-1 in the quarter-final. It would be his only first-team outing before an ill-fated loan spell at Aberdeen.