25 photos of some famous football faces at The Shay including Elton John, Brian Clough, George Best and Sir Alex Ferguson

By Tom Scargill

Published 3rd Dec 2023, 12:00 BST

Updated 3rd Dec 2023, 15:31 BST

Some famous names from the world of football have appeared at The Shay down the years.

Take a trip down memory lane and take a look at some of the famous faces who have visited the home of Halifax Town.

9. Famous faces

Stuart Pearce fires in a free-kick for Man City during a pre-season friendly at The Shay Photo: Skircoat Shed Archive

Brian Clough visits The Shay while manager of Brighton for an FA Cup tie on February 16, 1974 Photo: Skircoat Shed Archive

Mark Hughes in action for Man United at The Shay Photo: Skircoat Shed Archive

Bobby Charlton in action for Man United in their Watney Cup defeat Photo: Masahide Tomikoshi