Ruud is chuffed to mintballs: “This record makes me very proud. I signed for United not even five years ago and to get 150 goals is more than I could have dreamed of.
“I am pleased my hard work has paid off and I am grateful to this club and the other players.”
UNITED'S 150 CLUB: Bobby Charlton (1956-73): Appearances 754, Goals 247. Denis Law (1962-73): 399, 236. Jack Rowley (1937-1955): 422, 208. George Best (1963-74): 466, 178. Dennis Viollet (1952-62): 291, 178. Joe Spence (1919-33): 510, 168. Mark Hughes (1983-86, 1988-95): 462, 162. Ruud van Nistelrooy (2001-present): 214, 150.