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Since the inception of the Premier League, Manchester United has dominated English football winning 13 league titles. Sir Alex Ferguson managed and signed some of football's finest talents during his stint as manager. The squad was overhauled on a number of occasions by the Scottish manager, scouting players from around the world.
While these players enjoyed a successful stint at Old Trafford, they have also suffered relegation with another club in their professional careers. Here we look at the five United players who have won titles at the club and got relegated with another club.
#5 Rio Ferdinand
Rio Ferdinand began his career with West Ham United in 1995 before a brief stint with Leeds and then a big money move to Manchester United in 2002. During his 12-year spell at Old Trafford, Ferdinand claimed multiple honours in a trophy-laden spell at the club.
In 2014, the English defender joined QPR under Harry Redknapp. From winning the league two years ago, Ferdinand was part of the QPR team that was relegated. A quick, robust central defender Ferdinand with Vidic at United created one of the toughest central defensive pairings in European history.
Despite the relegation and his immediate retirement, Rio Ferdinand has seamlessly transitioned from his role on the pitch to one off of it. An analyst for BT, he covers football matches as a pundit, giving viewers a reliable insight into the mindset of the players plying their trade at the highest level.
#4 Dennis Irwin
One of Ireland's greatest ever footballers, Dennis Irwin began his career with Leeds in 1983 before a four-year spell at Oldham Athletic. Like Ferdinand, Irwin would go on to spend 12-years at Manchester United from 1990 till 2002 winning multiple honours in England and Europe.
A versatile footballer with two superb feet, Irwin could play in any position but was utilized as a full-back. A great set-piece taker and technical player, Irwin notched a number of goals during his time. In 2002, the Irishman joined Wolves and suffered relegation with the club, the season after the Wanderers were promoted.
Irwin retired from the game aged 38. He took up an ambassadorial role with Manchester United post-retirement and still continues to spread the love of the game around the world. The Irishman also works for the club as a pundit.
#3 Nicky Butt
Manchester United's current youth team manager, Nicky Butt enjoyed a wonderful 12-year professional career with the club amassing all the trophies in world football. Form 92-04, Butt was crucial to the club playing a box to box midfield role. A robust central midfielder with great ability and composure, the English also represented his country at the 2002 World Cup.
Nicky Butt joined Newcastle United soon after and spent six years at the club playing Premier League football. Although in the 2008-09 season, the club was relegated to the Championship and the player experienced his first drop.
However, Newcastle was soon back in the Premier League as Butt guided the club to the Championship title and promotion. He retired from the game after a year of football in South China and transitioned into a coach.
#2 Micheal Owen
Micheal Owen began his career with Liverpool before moving to Real Madrid for a short stint. The Englishman moved back to the Premier League with Newcastle after injury derailed his Spanish spell. During his time at the Toon, injury worries continued to hamper the player and the club was relegated in 2008.
For Owen, relegation with the club was the lowest point of his career. However, Manchester United signed the striker on a free transfer and the player went on to win the Premier League title with the club, the one title that eluded the player at Liverpool.
The former England, Liverpool and Manchester United striker, Owen called an end to his professional football career in 2013. A prolific poacher with great ability to run past defenders, Owen also won the Ballon d'Or in 2001 with Liverpool.
#1 Michael Carrick
Manchester United captain, Micheal Carrick will complete his final season at the club with the culmination of the FA Cup final on Saturday. A multiple time Premier League winner, the Englishman joined the club from Tottenham in 2006, after two years with the club.
Carrick began his career with West Ham in 1999 and suffered relegation with the club in 2003 but stayed with the club for a season, before moving to Spurs. Carrick was part of a great young West Ham squad that was dismantled since the relegation.
Jose Mourinho has offered the outgoing United captain a coaching role at the club for next season that he has accepted. With Carrick still at the club, United have done well to find the player a place in their club system and is great opportunity to learn from one of the best managers in world football.
