When Karen Baird became Salford City chairman in June 2013, she had little idea that she was presiding over a club on the brink of the most successful period in its history.

England’s former cerebral palsy football captain was honoured last night alongside Ryan Giggs and Gary Neville at the National Football Museum’s Hall of Fame.

Gary Neville and Paul Scholes gave their support to the Wythenshawe Community Initiative, taking time out to chat with the centre’s staff and children.

Bury manager David Flitcroft is heeding the advice of Manchester United legend Gary Neville to take the season “one game at a time” in search of promotion.

Sadiq El Fitouri who, despite only having made his debut for Salford City three weeks ago, has just signed for Manchester United.

The relative lack of current success for both clubs is threatening to take some of the bite out this most tempestuous of clashes.

Robin van Persie’s double secured a 2-1 victory for United – their fifth on the bounce – against Southampton on Monday evening, though they only managed three shots on goal, their lowest tally in a game since 2003.

Former Manchester United stars’ protracted takeover of Salford City FC is now official as their buyout with business partner Peter Lim has been approved.

The anxiety at the Etihad in the closing minutes of the Manchester derby that gripped the fans and transmitted to the players cannot go on if City are to mount a charge for the Champions League knockout stages.

A Manchester entrepreneur will be hoping his latest idea doesn’t sink as he looks to raise funds for a new form of taxi, which will launch onto the city’s canals.

The duo both arrived at Old Trafford in the summer as part of Louis van Gaal’s rebuild and have settled seamlessly into the high-octane style of Premier League football