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Henrik Larsson during his time at Manchester United.

Not staying with Man Utd is Henrik Larsson's only regret from his career

The legendary Swedish striker had a two-month loan spell at Old Trafford in 2007.

HENRIK LARSSON ENJOYED a distinguished playing career, but the Sweden great says he regrets not prolonging his stay with Manchester United in 2007.

Larsson won four Scottish Premier League titles, two Scottish Cups and two Scottish League Cups with Celtic and is third on the Bhoys’ all-time leading goalscorer list. He departed Parkhead a hero in 2004 for Barcelona, where he added a pair of La Liga titles and the Champions League in a two-year spell.

Larsson’s career appeared to be winding down when he signed for Helsingborgs in 2006, but a surprise two-month loan to Old Trafford materialised the following January. At the end of that season, United won the Premier League title and were beaten in the final of the FA Cup — the first played at the redesigned Wembley — by Chelsea.

And Larsson wishes he would have been among those celebrating victory in England’s top-flight: “That’s the only regret I have in my career,” he told Four Four Two magazine.

“I should have stayed as it would have meant I got a Premier League winners’ medal and I would have stayed for one more season. But I still had a contract with Helsingborgs and I feel that when you sign a contract, you have to see it out.

“Everything was professional at Manchester United. When I had to attend a christening for my brother’s children, the club ordered a plane to take me there after a match. United really take care of all their players.”

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    Mar 3rd 2015, 8:06 PM

    Don’t think Conor McHugh played a key role for DCU in their recent Sigerson Cup final victory over UCC as he was taken off at half time. For the record 0-10 (8fs) is what he scored in 4 Sigerson cup games for DCU

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    Mar 3rd 2015, 10:58 PM

    Spot on

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    Mar 3rd 2015, 11:50 PM

    Still a huge prospect & very young. Sigerson football makes Donegal look like a 7 a side team not exactly conducive to great forward play.

    You’re right though article is lazy enough. I thought they’d give us the inside track on some unknowns not lads with SFC careers in their 3rd year.

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    Mar 3rd 2015, 6:30 PM

    Eamon Wallace

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    Mar 3rd 2015, 8:19 PM

    All forwards/midfielders bar harnan

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    Mar 3rd 2015, 9:49 PM

    Niall Kelly STILL u21?!!!!!

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    Mar 4th 2015, 9:37 AM

    Probably the same artice yas used for last years 21s

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