It was a pertinent point and one wonders whether an appearance in one or both of those games against Brighton & Hove Albion at Wembley would have enabled the tigerish performer to cement even more of a lasting reputation among the fanbase. An ankle problem also ruled him out of contention for the win over Everton in the same competition two years later, such a key event in the 1980s for the club.
A United supporter himself, the Collyhurst-born Red had cheered the team on from the terraces in his youth, and always gave his all. He was included in Alex Ferguson’s first-ever team, for the defeat at Oxford United in November 1986, and would go on to make 33 appearances under the Scot.
Unfortunately, he was forced to retire at the end of the 1987/88 season, despite making a farewell outing at home to Wimbledon. A man not known for his interviews, the only comment carried by Remi in the press was: “I am not going to make it now.”
Yet what he did make was his mark at Old Trafford. Remi Moses deserves wider recognition among younger fans for his contribution – and he will always be the club’s first black scorer. Look out for more content around Black History Month throughout October on our official channels. Check out the retro range in the United Store.
