I was in tears after agreeing six-year deal with Man Utd then failing medical – I joined rivals when they turned me down

FORMER England midfielder Paul Ince has recalled the time he almost missed out on a move to Manchester United after failing his medical.

Ince was poised for a move to Old Trafford following West Ham‘s relegation to the second division in 1989.

GettyPaul Ince failed his Man Utd medical before eventually moving to Old Trafford in 1989[/caption] Ince received abuse from West Ham fans after posing in a Man Utd shirtAction Images

However, the transfer almost fell through at the last minute.