We put the question out to supporters on social media, ahead of our quarter-final clash with Liverpool this weekend, and the varied responses rekindled great memories from our past in the competition.

Cup-winning captains and goalscoring heroes are favoured themes of the fan choices so far, and the latter is likely to be why former Reds skipper Gary Neville has opted for the great Norman Whiteside, having got involved via Instagram.

‘Big Norm’ netted 10 FA Cup goals in total for United – including in the triumphant 1983 final replay against Brighton & Hove Albion, and the winner to beat Everton for the trophy two years later – and therefore it is no surprise to see his name feature frequently among the continuing comments.

Phil Neville has also joined in the discussion, opting for King Eric Cantona! 

Check out a selection of the responses below..

Saribas Jack: “Lee Martin scored the only goal in FA Cup final in 1990. Sir Alex got his first trophy. The rest is history.”

Scott Martin: “Bryan Robson, winning captain three times.”

Keith Merritt: “King Eric Cantona. FA Cup winner v Liverpool 1996, being there seeing it live was one of the best days of my life.”

@191219n: “Roy Keane because he won the cup four times including in the Treble year.”

@curtishaven: “Norman Whiteside! I had United’s greatest FA Cup victories on VHS as a kid!”

@a2shred: “For me, Mark Hughes. The first FA Cup final I watched was United against Chelsea and he scored, and that stuck with me.”

@smoggy_owen_: “Ryan Giggs tearing Arsenal apart.”

@dusivri: “Stuart Pearson. Old enough to remember the 1977 FA Cup final. Scored a beauty past Ray Clemence in a 2-1 win against Liverpool. Stopped their Treble aspirations. Win-win.”

@gregwil76: “There should only be one answer – Les Sealey.”

@reddyornot: “Gotta be Giggsy but I’d give Lingard a special mention.”

@birkett2434: “Paul Scholes, United’s greatest unsung hero.”

HAVE YOUR SAY

Which United player, past or present, do you associate with the FA Cup? Be sure to leave a comment on Facebook if you are yet to get involved.

We have also been asking for your favourite Old Trafford atmospheres, ahead of Sunday’s blockbuster bout with Liverpool – check out some of the replies so far here.