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FOR more than a century a slice of Salford has been as Scots as Saltcoats.

Manchester United have had a constant tartan presence ever since the club was formed out of Newton Heath in 1902 before becoming what is now a globally-recognised brand and footballing superpower.

At least it used to have. Then Scotland Under-21 right back Donald Love left Old Trafford for Sunderland at the end of last week.

Then a long line was broken. Because for the first time in 114 years United don’t have a first-team player or manager who is Scots.

(Image: Bob Thomas/Getty Images)

From Glasgow-born striker Jack Peddie who joined the club in their first season in 1902 to Denis Law; from Sir Matt Busby to Sir Alex Ferguson ; and from Gordon Strachan to Darren Fletcher – the English Premier League giants always had a little cornerstone of Caledonia.

An incredible statistic.

Here’s the timeline that shows the long and illustrious link between the club and Scots (compiled by Gavin Berry)...