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Ex-Man United star opens up on ‘coward’s’ tackle that broke his leg – ‘I’ll never speak to him’

The former Manchester United striker had his time at the club all but ended by a leg-breaking tackle and admits he'll never speak to the culprit again

By Ben Crawford · Manchester Evening News

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 4:00 AM

Key Things to Know

Dion Dublin stated he will never speak to Eric Young following a 1992 leg-breaking tackle.
The challenge during a match against Crystal Palace fractured Dublin's left fibula and damaged ankle ligaments.
Manchester United signed Eric Cantona while Dublin was injured, limiting Dublin to 17 total club appearances.

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Former Manchester United striker Dion Dublin revealed he refuses to ever speak to Eric Young after a severe tackle broke his leg in 1992. Speaking on the podcast In The Mixer, Dublin described the challenge during a match against Crystal Palace at Old Trafford as a cowardly scissor tackle that fractured his left fibula and damaged ankle ligaments.

The injury sidelined Dublin for six months and ultimately limited him to just 17 appearances for Manchester United, as manager Sir Alex Ferguson signed Eric Cantona during his absence. Dublin expressed regret over what his United career could have become before he was sold to Coventry City.

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