The legend David Beckham had a loan spell at the beginning of his career with Preston.
For the first time in 43 years, since 1972, Manchester United and Preston North End will face each other in a competitive fixture in the FA Cup fifth-round.
While the clubs may seem miles apart, the two have shared some significant moments – and none more so memorable than legend David Beckham kick-starting his illustrious with a short one-month loan spell at Deepdale in 1995.
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The Beckham Connection. A month loan at @pnefc, playing 5 games & scoring 2 goals kick-started a remarkable career. pic.twitter.com/jFY1BvawK6
— Pro-Direct Soccer (@ProD_Soccer) February 16, 2015
Even more astonishing was Beckham’s contract with The Lilywhites – long before the millions started to roll into his bank account – in which the former England captain earned a ‘Basic Wage’ of £400 per-month and a £50 bonus for first-team appearances:
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