Manchester United Football Ground — Local services in Trafford

THE RED DEVILS FROM MANCHESTER The club started life as Newton Heath in 1878, becoming Manchester United only in 1902, when their red and white kit was created. United have become one of the world’s biggest clubs, although the team will always be associated with the tragedy of the Munich air disaster. Among the 23 people who died were 8 players, including Duncan Edwards and club captain Roger Byrne. The disaster forced the club to start from scratch. Among the survivors were Bobby Charlton and the manager Matt Busby. Both would be part of Manchester United’s European Cup final team 10 years later in 1968, when they beat Benfica, winning their first trophy in the tournament – and indeed the first for any English club. It was proof that the club had fought their way back. Without Matt Busby, United might never have picked themselves up after Munich. The legendary manager laid the foundations for the great club that Manchester United is today. It was a great club, and grew still greater under Alex Ferguson. Indeed, it became synonymous with him. The Scot took over the team in 1986, when they were second to bottom of the table. After he had saved the club from relegation, results deteriorated again and in the winter of 1989 some fans were calling for his dismissal. United, however, were patient and Ferguson went on to reward this patience by leading them to 38 trophies in 26 years. Among them were an unprecedented 13 league titles, five FA Cups and two Champions League titles, an inheritance worthy of Sir Matt Busby. After Ferguson had said his farewells in 2013, a number of great names have tried to take United back to the top of the table, but the board has not yet shown them the same forebearance as they did to Ferguson.

CLUB: Manchester United FC NICKNAMES: United and The Red Devils FOUNDED: 1878 STADIUM: Old Trafford, Manchester (74,994 capacity) HISTORIC PLAYERS: Bobby Charlton, George Best, David Beckham, Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs, Wayne Rooney, Cristiano Ronaldo...

Had an amazing day at old Trafford stadium tour and museum The experience was brilliant The stadium is immaculate, even after a game there the previous day. Our tour guide deserves a huge shout out - Pete was his name. He was brilliant really passionate about his job He was so enthusiastic showing us round the stadium, conference room, changing rooms and the tunnel walk through, answering all questions. We weren’t rushed like some tours ! The tour lasted 1 hour 15 mins /30 mins - it passed so quick. Honestly the tour would be great anyway but with our guide Pete it was a 10+/10 experience. All staff were friendly and helpful. A lovely young lady Beth was ever so helpful, keeping us right and printing off of...

An iconic football stadium where every football player dream of setting his foot and dream of every football fan who would love to watch atleast a game live here. Definitely one of the best football ground in the world. Stadium tour is really worth, so much to see from dressing room to lush green ground but highlight is always when you come out from the tunnel and enter the pitch #theatreofdreams...