The Coca Cola league cup 2nd round had drawn Premier league giants Manchester United against Division Two minnows York City. Manchester United had finished runners up in the previous Premier league season and were looking to retain their crown, They came into this game unbeaten in the last six. Compare this with York who were in a poor run of form with just one win in six and sitting 23rd in the league.
Surely it was a weak Man United team I hear you cry, but you would be wrong Alex Ferguson set out with the intention of having the game tied up after the first leg. He fielded a strong side featuring the likes of Gary Pallister, Dennis Irwin, Lee Sharpe and Brian McClair and not forgetting Phil Neville, David Beckham and Ryan Giggs of the much lauded class of 92.
But York had not traveled to the other side of the Pennines to be walked over, they came to shock the football world and they succeeded. York City ran out 3-0 winners that night thanks to a brace from Paul Barnes and Tony Barras adding the third. York were praised for their hard work and the amount of chances they created. Manchester United clearly underestimated the ability of The Minstermen and that was their ultimate downfall.
Dean Kiely the goalkeeper from that night would go on to play in The Premier League and represent The Republic Of Ireland. Graeme Murty collected four caps for Scotland after leaving York.
It was a massive shock on the night and is still considered to be one of York's greatest victory's in their 94 year history.
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