Former 'keeper claims Millennium Stadium man of match

Last updated : 25 March 2002 By Luke Thornhill
Perez concedes the third goal
United fell behind just six minutes into the game when John Murphy headed past Perez from a corner.

Despite equalising after half an hour from the penalty spot, second half goals from Clarke, Hills and Taylor killed off Cambridge and ensured Perez went home minus a winners medal.

Despite allowing the ball past him four times Perez was the pick of the United players, with the Cambridge United official website conceding that he was `called into action more often than he would have liked. `

The French goalkeeper was a fans favourite at Glanford Park after spending two months on loan at the club from Premiership giants Newcastle United.

He played thirteen times, making his debut in the shock 2-1 second division win at Turf Moor - a match where Guy Ipoua made an impact netting twice.

There was no place in the Blackpool squad yesterday for Phil Clarkson, the `ghost` played 55 times for Scunthorpe United before making the switch to Bloomfield Road for £80K.