Business is business: Michael Knighton failed to buy Manchester United in 1989, and he fears the Red Knights' plans this time are similarly doomed Photo: TELEGRAPH It is August 1989 and Knighton, having unveiled a radical blueprint aimed at realising United's global potential, strides on to the Old Trafford pitch, in full Manchester United training kit, and juggles the ball before striking it into the net at the Stretford End prior to the 4-1 victory against Arsenal. Knighton had the United supporters in the palm of his hand. Martin Edwards, the hugely unpopular owner, had signalled his readiness to accept Knighton's £20 million takeover bid and succumb to the 'Edwards Out' chants that had echoed around Old Trafford for months.   Related Articles Beckham still old gold Wolves 0 Man Utd 1 Red Knights receive Ferguson boost Ferguson: Rooney to blame for injury Ferguson backs Owen to return Sport on television It was a dream scenario for the United supporters.[Read more...]