Sean McGinty's arrival at Plainmoor this summer from Aldershot Town saw him join a select group of connections between Torquay United and Manchester United.
And McGinty finds himself in good company, as he joins a group that includes Les Lievesley (who would find greater fame as the coach of the Torino team who perished at Superga in 1949), Tommy Spratt - Torquay's leading scorer in the 1965-66 campaign, Frank O'Farrell - the only man to manage both teams and Lee Sharpe.
Former Republic of Ireland Under-21 international McGinty's links with the Red Devils of Manchester began when Sir Alex Ferguson paid £1million to bring him to Old Trafford in 2009 from Charlton Athletic.
Whilst with the Red Devils he helped them to win the FA Youth Cup in the 2010-11 season against Sheffield United, as part of a team that included Jesse Lingard and recent world transfer record signing Paul Pogba, before signing his first professional contract.
McGinty made his league debut for Morecambe during a four-match loan stint, which was later cut short due to a dislocated shoulder, and all seemed to be going well.
However, he later became the last player to be released by Sir Alex Ferguson after he was sent back to Old Trafford from Tranmere Rovers after failing to turn up to training.
Permanent spells with Sheffield United, Rochdale and Aldershot Town followed before he arrived at Plainmoor during the close season.
All the players who have appeared for the United's of both Manchester and Torquay have served the Gulls with some distinction, having all left their mark on Plainmoor and, if he can get his career back on the right track, then there is no reason - given time - why McGinty cannot do the same.
