Who was Man Utd’s last buy from Brentford?
A reliable, consistent defender, Houston arrived at a time when United were attempting to fend off relegation from the top flight.
“It’s a very good move for me,” he said, after the deal was confirmed. “When I signed, manager Tommy Docherty told me he wanted a left-footed player for the back four and I’m quite happy to play at left-back.
“I feel that the position gives me a greater chance of using my football skills than in the centre of defence, where I played for Brentford.
Strangely enough, while there are hardly any natural left-footed players at United, there were about seven at Brentford.
“I hope I can give United more balance.”
