1989–90 in English football for 19–year–old Leytonstone defender Warren Barton. 31 July 1989 – Norwich City pay Coventry City £525,000 for Welsh winger David Phillips. 3 August 1989 – Nottingham Forest pay Leeds United £650,000 for Republic of Ireland midfielder John Sheridan. 7 August 1989 – Everton sign Aston Villa defender Martin Keown for £750,000. 14 August 1989 – Adrian Heath returns to English football after less than a year in Spain when he joins Aston Villa from Espanyol for £360,000. 18 August 1989 – Property tycoon Michael Knighton agrees to buy control of Manchester United in a deal which is believed to be
1997–98 in English football club record £7.5million for Southampton striker Kevin Davies, 21. 5 June 1998 – Aston Villa sign winger Alan Thompson from Bolton Wanderers for £4.5million. 30 June 1998 – David Beckham is sent off for kicking Diego Simeone after he was fouled by him in England's World Cup second round clash with Argentina, and England lose on penalties after a 2–2 draw. 1997–98 in English football The 1997–98 season was the 118th season of competitive football in England. Arsenal overhauled Manchester United's lead during the final weeks of the season to win the Premiership title. They added the FA Cup two