By Iain McCartney Sir Alex Ferguson is responsible for the modern day Manchester United (read that whatever way you want), but the foundation was set by one man – Sir Matt Busby, with the sterling assistance of Jimmy Murphy, whose…
Browsing: Munich
By Iain McCartney In the pre-Munich side, he did not have the panache of Edwards, the silky skills of Colman nor the consistency of Byrne, while ten years further on he stood in the shadows behind his more illustrious team…
By Nathan Thomas Read Nathan’s book review of ‘Manchester United 1958-68: Rising from the Wreckage’ HERE. Nathan Thomas: For those not familiar with your work, could you explain a bit about yourself and your background as a United fan and…
By Nathan Thomas Published: 30/05/2013 Publisher: Amberley Publishing ISBN: 9781445617985 The tragedy that occurred in Munich on the sixth of February 1958 has become no less emotive despite the passing of time. Reds young and old are still touched by…
By Lee Savery OUT 8th August STUDIO Revolver Entertainment DIRECTOR James Strong STARS David Tennant, Jack O’Connell, Sam Claflin, Dougray Scott (Originally Broadcast on BBC Two on 24th April 2011) “The team that defined an era, and a disaster that…
By Worried Turkey. I would just like to thank everybody who has taken their time to read my rants and for those who have left messages, I thank you for your kind words. On Monday I sat reflecting on a…
By Worried Turkey. Sir Bobby Charlton was born in the village of Ashington (Northumberland) on the 11th of October 1937. Most of Bobby’s family were some way related too football. His mother Cissie was the cousin of ‘Wor Jackie’ Milburn…
By Worried Turkey. These will be my last words regarding the Munich Air Disaster. I have not mentioned all the players that represented United during the 1957-58 season – in the main I have concentrated on the players that either…