Matches being won and lost, goals flying in, the odd smattering of transfer news... and Manchester United's fingerprints were all over the scene. At least, that's what we might have said in the past. Today we refer to it as the Reds' DNA and it's running throughout the English game.
We know players who were raised in our Academy are given the education to enjoy excellent careers, whether that is at United or other clubs. The value that is placed on this upbringing should never be underestimated because the proof is in the pudding.
Saturday was probably just an ordinary day in the context of the domestic football season but it was pleasing to see George Tanner's name crop up as the scorer in Carlisle United's League Two game at Salford City.