Taken far too soon, but Alan McLoughlin’s moment of magic will live forever

All eyes were on Ron Atkinson’s office door at Manchester United’s old training ground. Some entered and their worlds fell apart. Alan McLoughlin just wanted to be able to buy a second-hand car and afford the insurance.

Alan McLoughlin celebrates after the 1993 win over Northern Ireland. Picture: INPHO / Billy Stickland

All eyes were on Ron Atkinson’s office door at Manchester United’s old training ground, The Cliff.

Some entered and their worlds fell apart.