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Tim Howard reveals he turned up to sign for Manchester United in the colours of their hated rivals Man CITY... in a move which could have infuriated manager Sir Alex Ferguson

Tim Howard has hilariously revealed how he went to a meeting to sign for Manchester United - in the kit of bitter local rivals Manchester City.

The American goalkeeper joined the English giants from MLS side MetroStars in a shock move back in 2003.

And Howard, speaking on former United team-mate Ben Foster's 'Fozcast' podcast on YouTube, opened up on the circumstances of his arrival - admitting he accidentally wore light blue - and risking the ire of fiery manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

Tim Howard has hilariously revealed he signed for Man United in the colours of Man City
His accidental faux pas risked the ire of the legendary, irascible manager Sir Alex Ferguson

He said: 'This is how young and dumb and innocent I was.