Compere / MC
John currently works at "The Theatre of Dreams" , Old Trafford as a match day MC at home games for Manchester United.
The job entails interviewing former players and special guests in the executive suites and making announcements.
Since November 2007 John has interviewed a number people including:
Denis Irwin: Former Republic of Ireland International and Manchester United Legend. Denis has been described by Sir Alex Ferguson as pound for pound his greatest ever signing making 368 appearances for the club. His honours include: 7 Premier League Winners Medaels, 3 FA Cup, 1 League Cup, 4 Charity Sheild, 1 Champions League, 1 Cup winners cup, 1 European Super Cup and 1 Intercontinental Cup.
Andy Cole: Former England International and Manchester United Striker is the second highest goalscorer in premier league history with a total of 187. Cole has the distinction of being one of a very few players to have received every possible honour in the English game including: PFA Young player of the year, Premier League Golden Boot, 5 Premier League Titles, 2 FA Cup, 2 Charity Sheild, 1 Champions League and 1 Intercontinental Cup. Andy was a superb striker who played at his best alongside strike partner Dwight York.
Quentin Fortune: South African Footballer who played for Manchester United between 1999 and 2006.
Sam Allerdyce: Former manager for Newcastle United, Bolton Wanderers now managing
Blackburn Rovers.
Bill Beaumont: John interviewed Rugby Union legend Bill Beaumont live in the Premier 3 Suite at Old Trafford before the Manchester United V Arsenal Champions League Semi Final 1st Round on the 29th April 2009. Bill was at Old Trafford to promote the Rugby Union clash between England and Argentina on the 6th June at Old Trafford. Bill said that even as a Blackburn Rovers fan he was looking forward to a great game and that the hospitality at Old Trafford was second to non.
Gary Pallister: Former Manchester United and Middlesborough defender now works as popular TV pundit.
Mark Queto: Rugby Union player for Sale Sharks, England and Great Britain Lions
Nobby Stiles: Former England International and Busby babe. Is one of only three English men to win both the World Cup (1966) and the European Cup (1968). After leaving United Nobby went on to play for Middlesbrough and Preston North End. As a coach Nobby managed Preston North End, Vancouver Whitecaps and West Bromwich.
Paddy Crerand: Former player, Presenter and Pundit on MUTV
David Saddler: Former England international and Manchester United Central Defender, columist for the Manchester Evening News
Norman Whiteside: Former Northern Ireland international and Manchester United player, made 206 appearance for United scoring 47 goals and 38 appearances with 9 gaols for Northern Ireland representing his country in two World Cups breaking Peles record for being the youngest player to play in a World Cup. Norman left United in 1989 to join Everton where he appeared 29 times scoring 9 goals.
Clayton Blackmore: Former Welsh international and Manchester United player, Currently plays for Neath Athletic AFC. Whilst at United Clayton helped the team to win FA Cup 1990, European Cup Winners Cup 1991, League Cup 1992, and Premiere League 92/93 Season. Clayton was known for being a good allround player and before the advent of squad numbers wore every number from 2-11. Since leaving United Clayton has played for Middlesbrough, Bristol City, Barnsley, Notts County, Leigh RMI and Bangor City.
Stuart Pearson: Former England international and Manchester United player nicknamed Pancho. Started his career at Hull City before joining United in 1974 for £200,000. At the time United had just been relegated to the 2nd division and Stuart was instrumental in helping regain Division 1 status the very next season by scoring 17 goals. Stuart went on the help United win the FA cup against Liverpool in 1977 by scoring the first Manchester United goal in the 2-1 victory. Stuart left United in 1980 to join West Ham. After retiring as a player, Pearson moved into coaching, serving as coach of Stockport County in 1985-86 and manager of Northwich Victoria during the first half of 1986-87. He became assistant manager / coach at West Bromwich Albion in 1988 and acted as caretaker manager for six games in 1991 following Brian Talbot's departure. Pearson left Albion in 1992 and was assistant manager at Bradford City from 1992 to 1994. In recent years he has been a pundit for MUTV. Pearson is an Old Trafford regular who despite living in Spain travels back to Manchester for every home game.
Alex Stepney: Former England International and Manchester United Goal Keeper. Alex was in goal to help United win the League Championship in 1967 which entitled them to enter the European cup the following season it was in the final of the European cup that Stepney made a fabulous save against the Benfica striker Eusebio in the closing stages of the game with the score at 1-1 United then went on to win the game 4-1 after extra time. Before playing for United Stepney played for Millwall and Chelsea and after United he played for Dallas Tornado.
Lee Martin:
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