Dion Dublin criticizes Eric Young for career-ending tackle at Man United
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 11:35 AM
Last updated Oct 10, 2026

Dion Dublin, speaking on In The Mixer, shared his anger toward Eric Young over a tackle that ended his Manchester United career. The incident occurred during Dublin's first home start for the club in 1994, resulting in a fractured fibula and severe ankle ligament damage. Dublin was sidelined for six months, during which United signed Eric Cantona, a move that significantly impacted Dublin's future with the team. At 57 years old, Dublin expressed ongoing frustration about not knowing what could have been had he not suffered the injury. His comments reflect deeply on the physical toll of his career and the operations he endured before retiring in 2008. Manchester United will face Tottenham Hotspur next on Saturday evening.
- •Dublin suffered a career-ending injury from Young's tackle in 1994.
- •Young's tackle fractured Dublin's fibula and damaged ankle ligaments.
- •Dublin played for Manchester United between 1992 and 1994.
- •He signed with United for around £1 million from Cambridge United.
- •Manchester United will face Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.
- 11:35 AMYahoo Sports — “Can’t stand him”: Dion Dublin rages at “cowardly tackle” that ended his Man United career
"Former Manchester United star Dion Dublin has spoken passionately about the moment that ended his time at the club.Career-enderDublin had a short but eventful spell at United between August 1992 and S...
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