Darron Gibson becomes latest former Manchester United player to join League Two's Salford City as Class of 92 owners utilise connections
* Darron Gibson, 32, was once viewed as a long-term replacement for Paul Schole
* But he fell out of favour and fell down the divisions in recent years
* Gibson was released by Wigan last year and has been training with Salford
Former Manchester United midfielder Darron Gibson has signed for the Class of '92's Salford City.
The 32-year-old has been training with League Two side this season after being released by Wigan Athletic last summer.
The central midfielder came through the youth ranks at Old Trafford and was once viewed as a potential successor to Paul Scholes by Sir Alex Ferguson.
Former Manchester United midfielder Darron Gibson has signed for Salford City. The playmaker was once viewed as a long-term replacement for Paul Scholes at Old Trafford
He went on to make more than 30 league appearances for United during their era of dominance.
But he left the club in January 2012 after failing to make good on his early promise and he joined David Moyes at Everton, following in the footsteps of fellow former United players Tim Howard, Phil Neville and Louis Saha.
After a promising start where he had a run of 11 games without defeat, he again fell out of favour and headed to Sunderland for their ill-fated season where they were relegated to the Championship.
During his acrimonious spell in Wearside, he was suspended by the club after being arrested for drink driving after he was found to be three times over the legal limit.
The midfielder pleaded guilty and was given a two-year community order, and he left the Black Cats by mutual consent.
He later joined Wigan Athletic, making 18 appearances in the Championship, before he dropped down two divisions to train with Salford.
The Republic of Ireland international will be working for former United legends Gary Neville, Ryan Giggs, David Beckham, Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt and Phil Neville.
He is the second former United player to join the Ammies in the past week after striker James Wilson signed from Aberdeen on an 18-month deal.
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