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Michael Paul Ford, born in Bristol, was a very popular figure at United, joining the club after being Player of the Season at Cardiff. An injury received while on his honeymoon delayed his debut for the Us, but he eventually proved a capable midfielder and then a solid left back. Ford went on to have a short spell as caretaker manager for Oxford after Denis Smith
Goals in all competitions (incl. subs)
Goals in all competitions (incl. subs)
Scored 22 in total (21 for full appearances and 1 as a sub.)
1 brace(s)
Highest number scored in one game is 2 .
6.49% Average goals per game (incl as a sub)
5.56% Average goals as a sub only
6.60% Average goals per game started
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1 brace(s)
Highest number scored in one game is 2 .
6.49% Average goals per game (incl as a sub)
5.56% Average goals as a sub only
6.60% Average goals per game started
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Competition data
| Competition | First | Final | Apps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anglo Italian Cup | 1992-09-01 | 1993-09-14 | 3 |
| FA Cup | 1993-01-12 | 1998-01-03 | 12 |
| Football League Trophy | 1994-09-27 | 1995-11-28 | 4 |
| Full Members Cup | 1989-11-08 | 1989-11-08 | 1 |
| League | 1989-02-11 | 2000-09-30 | 274 |
| League Cup | 1989-08-23 | 1997-11-18 | 27 |
| Overall | 1989-02-11 | 2000-09-30 | 321 |
Substitute competition data
| Competition | First | Final | Apps |
|---|---|---|---|
| FA Cup | 1989-01-07 | 1989-01-07 | 1 |
| League | 1989-01-14 | 1996-02-03 | 16 |
| League Cup | 1989-08-30 | 1989-08-30 | 1 |
| Overall | 1989-01-07 | 1996-02-03 | 18 |