Steve Bruce and Bryan Robson to manage Red Devils Legends side

Scunthorpe United is delighted to confirm duo Steve Bruce and Bryan Robson will manage the Manchester United Legends XI side as part of our Iron Aid encounter on Sunday, August 2nd (4pm kick-off).

With 20 trophies and between them, including a total of five Premier League titles, the duo will be a prominent part to the build-up to the Legends game between the Iron and Manchester United, with a number of hospitality, VVIP, VIP and sponsorship packages available.

Bruce is one of English football's most experienced managers and a former England international defender. As a player, he captained Manchester United during a highly successful period under Sir Alex Ferguson, winning three First Division/Premier League titles, three FA Cups and the European Cup Winners' Cup. Following his playing career, Bruce managed a host of clubs including Birmingham City, Wigan Athletic, Hull City, Aston Villa, Sheffield Wednesday and Newcastle United.

Meanwhile Robson is regarded as one of England's greatest midfielders. Nicknamed "Captain Marvel", he captained both the Red Devils and England, making over 450 appearances for United and winning two Premier League titles, three FA Cups and the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup. After retiring, Robson enjoyed a managerial career with Middlesbrough, West Bromwich Albion, Sheffield United and Thailand.

IRON AID 2026

Scunthorpe United Football Club is delighted to announce the return of Iron Aid, with a Scunthorpe United Legends side set to take on a Manchester United Legends XI in a special pre-season fixture at the Attis Arena on Sunday, August 2nd (4pm kick-off) as part of a wider event with more details to be released in due course.

The highly anticipated event, organised in partnership with Nor-Lait Promotions, will bring together some of the most iconic names from both clubs' histories for a memorable afternoon of football, nostalgia and fundraising.

Iron supporters will once again have the opportunity to see former fan favourites pull on the claret and blue shirt, while a star-studded Manchester United Legends squad promises to attract supporters from across the region.

The match marks the return of the popular Iron Aid concept, which in 2024, as part of the club's 125h anniversary celebrations, raised significant funds for local charities and community causes, whilst creating unforgettable occasions for supporters of all ages.

PLAYERS INVOLVED

As we confirm our ex-professional players line-up, we will begin to confirm them on social media.

If you're a former footballer for the Iron, reading this, and would like to get involved, please get in touch!

CONFIRMED SO FAR...
Manager of the Iron team: TBC
Iron Players: Josh Morris, Sam Togwell, Michael Nelson, Cleveland Taylor, Martyn Woolford, David Mirfin

Manchester United Legends manager: Steve Bruce and Bryan Robson
Manchester United Legends players: Chris Eagles, Wes Brown, Russell Beardsmore, Danny Webber, Lee Trundle (guest player)

Due to the nature of football, and ever-changing cycles, the appearance of some confirmed players may change at short notice.

SPONSORSHIP

There are a number of sponsorship, VVIP, VIP and hospitality packages available for the game.

Please contact Simon North (07472 690709) or Tess Conway (07403 980888) or by emailing [email protected] for further details, with Nor-Lait Promotions handling these packages.