YORKE AND COLE

In 1998, on this day in August, John Gregory, when he was manager of Aston Villa, dug his heels in when he refused to sell Dwight Yorke to Manchester United. Gregory wanted Andy Cole in a swap deal, but Fergie had plans for the pair of them and would not "budge". Yorke took it upon himself to create a fuss, leading Gregory to say "If I'd had a gun, I could have shot him!" Fergie easily won the "brewing mind game" as Yorke soon moved for a fee of £12.6 million. Yorke's move to Manchester United was finalized after a protracted transfer saga.

The transfer was part of a media-heavy saga, with Sir Alex Ferguson publicly expressing his desire to sign Yorke (pictured), which ultimately led to the deal. Yorke's arrival at Manchester United was considered an instant success, as he formed a potent strike partnership with Andy Cole and contributed significantly to the club's treble-winning season. Yorke's move to Manchester United was finalized on August 20, 1998, after a protracted transfer saga. The Fee £12.6 million made Yorke Manchester United's most expensive signing at the time. 

The Impact: Yorke's arrival was a key factor in Manchester United's success during the 1998-99 season, which included winning the Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League. Striker Partnership: Yorke formed a formidable partnership with Andy Cole, and together they scored a combined 53 goals in all competitions that season. 

Early Success: Yorke's debut season with Manchester United saw him score 29 goals and provide 19 assists in 53 appearances. Treble Winner: Yorke was part of the Manchester United squad that achieved the historic treble in the 1998-99 season, according to the Manchester United official website. 

Senior career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1990–1998	Aston Villa	231	(74)
1998–2002	Manchester United	96	(48)
2002–2004	Blackburn Rovers	60	(12)
2004–2005	Birmingham City	13	(2)
2005–2006	Sydney FC	22	(7)
2006–2009	Sunderland	59	(6)
Total		481	(149)
International career
1989–2009	Trinidad and Tobago	72	(19)

Managerial career
2022–2023	MacArthur FC
2024–	Trinidad and Tobago

Macarthur Football Club, also known as Macarthur Bulls FC, is an Australian professional club based in sw Sydney NSW, It competes in Australia's premier soccer competition, the A-League, under licence from Australian Profession League (APL). On 13 December 2018, it was announced that the club would be accepted into the A-League as part of the new expansion process.