From the club’s early days as Newton Heath, playing in conditions of numerous extremes, on hard rocky surfaces or almost, literal swamps to the glory days, Manchester United is a football club steeped in history. Founded by railway workers, the original team played in green and gold and struggled financially until 1902 when brewer John … Read more
Actually unbeknown to many Manchester United fans, the club has had a previous base prior to its move to Old Trafford in 1910 amid pressing concerns about the surface quality in their previous home. There is no doubt that for many, when they think about ‘Manchester United’ an image of Old Trafford springs to mind, … Read more
Without a doubt, one of the best things about going to a football match is the atmosphere and a big part of what makes this is the fans who are instrumental in coming up with original and occasionally hilarious songs and chants. Manchester United is a club over the last couple of decades that has … Read more
Possibly one of the most iconic ‘old’ football stadiums in the world, Old Trafford became a true sporting landmark, especially during the reign of Sir Alex Ferguson. Due to the club’s success, the stadium was often seen on television a lot, with the major broadcasters usually airing matches that featured the club – especially in … Read more
There aren’t many football players who spring to mind that have more than one statue in tribute to their achievements, though the late, ever-dignified Denis Law can be fondly remembered as such. Arguably one of the ‘holy trinity’ Manchester United players, that includes Sir Bobby Charlton and George Best, Law is the only Scottish player … Read more