Manchester United history

Further reading

• Busby’s babes (1950s)

  The phrase ‘Busby’s babes’ was first used in print in 1951. Frank Nicklin, a sub-editor at the Manchester ...

• The Munich air disaster (1958)

  On 6 February 1958, in Munich, an airplane carrying the Manchester United football team crashed on take-off ...

• The period from Busby to Ferguson (1969-1986)

  Sir Matt Busby was manager of Manchester United for twenty-four years between 1945 and 1969. Sir Alex Ferguson ...

• The Docherty years

  The Docherty years were roller-coaster years. Between 1972 and 1977, Manchester United experienced relegation and promotion ...

• The Ferguson revolution (late 1980s)

  When Alex Ferguson took over at Manchester United he discovered an institution in need of rebuilding ...

• Fergie’s fledglings (1980s, 1990s)

  ‘Fergie’s fledglings’ is a term used to describe certain young Manchester United footballers developed ...

• Manchester United history: the best of times

  There have been some great days - and nights - in the history of Manchester United ...

• Manchester United history: the worst of times

  There have been some dark days in the history of Manchester United ...

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