It is one of the most unchartered roads in football and even less can say they have played for both successfully.
But Paul Ince is well-received by fans of both Manchester United and Liverpool, one of the biggest rivalries in world football, something that might come as a surprise considering he had options elsewhere.
The former midfielder is renowned as one of the best midfielders in the Premier League era – and before – having joined United in 1989. But Sir Alex Ferguson told him Inter Milan came in for his services in 1995 and so he left for Italy.
However, two years later, a return to England forced his hand due to his young family and several clubs were knocking on the door – including Chelsea – but it was Liverpool where Ince ended up.
When asked why he joined Liverpool by United fan Andy Goldstein on talkSPORT Drive, Ince replied: “Well, why not?
“What people don’t know is that United had first-offer on me so they could have taken me back if they wanted to and they didn’t.
“I would have never gone from Manchester United to Liverpool or Liverpool to Manchester United because I know you just don’t do that because of the rivalry but I came from Inter Milan, I went away for two years and came back.
“I love the north-west. I knew all the players at Liverpool, Jamie Redknapp, David James, Robbie Fowler where I was with England, it was an easy fit.
“I also felt the Liverpool fans would accept me, which they did, they were unbelievable.
“My job is to play football and support my family. That is what I am going to do.
