| Player Profile | ||
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Birthplace: | Fairfield,Sydney,Australia |
| Birthday: | 13/1/1972 | |
| Height: | 188cm-6ft 2in | |
| Weight: | 85.73kg-13st 7lb | |
| Full International: | Australia(14caps,1goal) | |
| Position: | Goalkeeper | |
| Squad Nombor: | 1 | |
| Debut: | 30/4/1990 | |
| Appearances(1990-2000): | 34 | |
| Goals: | 0 |
| STRIKE/FORWORD |
| Andy Cole |
| Dwight Yorke |
| Teddy Sheringham |
| Ole Gunnar Solskjaer |
| MIDFIELD |
| Nicky Butt |
| Roy Keane |
| Ryan Giggs |
| Paul Scholes |
| David Beckham |
| DEFENDER |
| Jaap Stam |
| Denis Irwin |
| Gary Neville |
| Philip Neville |
| Ronny Johnsen |
| GOALKEEPER |
| Mark Bosnich |
| Massimo Taibi |
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| HISTORY |
| Newton Heath--Busby |
| McGuinness--Ferguson |
| 1998/99: The Treble |
| Records |
| Competitions Winner |
| History |
| Mark Bosnich was born of Croatian parents in Australia, and joined United as a non-contract player. He was a student at Manchester Polytechnic when he made his first senior appearance, as deputy for Jim Leighton, against Wimbledon towards the close of season 1989-90. The eighteen year-old goalkeeper's assured display was the one bright feature in a goalless match. After two seasons at Old Trafford, his failure to gain a work permit led him to return home to Australia, where he linked up again with Sydney Croatia. Bosnich's subsequent marriage to a Manchester girl ensured his eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, and in February 1992 he joined Aston Villa, after borrowing money from his family to buy out his contract with Sydney Croatia. His move to Aston Villa saw him team up again with Villa's ex-United coach, Brian Whitehouse, whose recommendation led to Bosnich joining the Villa Park staff. The Old Trafford faithful were to witness a remarkable display of goalkeeping by the young Australian in the vital top-of-the-table clash between Villa and United in March 1993. He certainly proved to be an outstanding success after taking over from Nigel Spink in Villa's goal. Unfortunately, controversy over his transfer - free to Aston Villa but with an alleged payment to an agent - broke FIFA rules, and in May 1993 the FA brought a charge of misconduct against Villa. In season 1993-94 Bosnich further enhanced his growing reputation. His remarkable record of saves from penalty kicks helped Villa to reach Wembley where they won the League Cup for the fourth time in their history, at United's expense. In 1995-96, Villa regained the trophy with a 3-0 win over Leeds United in the final. Bosnich was again a key figure in the success. The Australian international goalkeeper re-joined Manchester United at the end of season 1998-99, when his contract with the Midlands club expired. There was no transfer fee, as per the Bosman ruling. Mark restarted his United career during the pre-season tour of Australia and the Far East. Mark kept goal for the two matches in his homeland, keeping clean sheets in both. He returned to Australia in November 1999, to captain his national team in a friendly match against Brazil. |
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