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Brief History of Manchester United

Manchester United was founded in 1878 courtesy of the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway. The Department of Carriage and Wagon created the team and named it Newton Heath LYR Football Club. In November 1880, Newton Heath LYR Football Club played their first-ever recorded game against the reserve team of Bolton Wanderers, whom they defeated 6-0. Eight years later, Newton Heath LYR F.C. and other teams founded a regional football league named The Combination. The Combination only ran for a single season before its dissolution. This saw the Club join the Football Alliance, a new league. In the 1892/1893 season, Newton Heath LYR Football Club started in the first division, and two seasons later, the team was relegated to the lower tier of the league. 

By 1902, Manchester United had accrued a debt of £2,670, which saw it receive a liquidation order. Harry Stafford, the team's captain, turned to John Henry Davies and four other business people for help to settle the debt. The transaction saw the Club's name change to Manchester United in 1902, and in 1903, Ernest Mangnall was appointed as the Club's manager. Manchester United later moved to the first division of the Football Alliance in 1906 and won their initial title in 1908. This marked the Club's beginning, now known throughout the seven continents.

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The Manchester City Council coat of arms inspired Manchester United's initial crest. However, in 1975, the crest was changed to the current badge, which includes the devil holding a trident.

Regarding the team's colours, Manchester United first wore white with blue cord uniforms. The colours later changed to navy blue shorts with white and red jerseys. This switched to green and gold kits in 1896. It was not until 1902 that Manchester United introduced the widely recognized shades of red jerseys, white shorts, and black socks. The new jerseys came the same year the Club's name changed. 

The Manchester United Club motto is Concilio et Labore, a Latin phrase that means Wisdom and Effort. Most Manchester United fans are unaware of the motto due to multiple catchphrases coming up over the years. Check the information below to learn more about Manchester United's stadium, nickname, and market value.

Old Trafford "Theatre of Dreams" - The Home of Manchester United

Manchester United has called a few stadiums home, including North Road and Bank Street grounds, but the ground everyone knows is Old Trafford "The Theatre of Dreams".

The stadium's construction began in 1909, and in 1910, it was open for use. Archibald Leitch was the architect behind the 74,140-capacity stadium. Initially, the stadium had 12,000 seats undercover in the south stand, while the other three stands had no roofs. Archibald Leitch did a great job of ensuring the design was timeless.

Old Trafford is the third-largest stadium in the U.K., behind Wembley and Twickenham, with a record attendance of 76,962. This attendance was for a game in 1939 between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Grimsby Town. For more than 100 years, Old Trafford has hosted several prestigious events, including the matches from the 1966 FIFA World Cup and the 2013 Rugby League World Cup.

Also Known as - The Red Devils, Why?

One undeniable aspect is that Manchester United is very popular worldwide. Most people call the club "Man U or Man Utd". The team also goes by its popular nickname, "The Red Devils", which was adopted from Salford, an English rugby club. This name was considered ferocious by the Busby Babes, who found their nickname to sound less intimidating. The Club's nickname is reflected on the crest, which entails a devil holding a trident.

Owners, Мarket Value and Brand

Manchester United owners are Edward, Joel, Avram, Bryan, Kevin, and Darcie Glazer, who are the sons of Malcolm Glazer. Using his company, Red Football Ltd, Glazer acquired Manchester United's majority shares in 2005. Currently, the Glazers own 69% of the Club's total shares. The company has an estimated worth of $4.2 Billion, making it the wealthiest Club in the U.K. Lastly, Manchester United is among the most valuable brands due to the team's impact all over England and across the globe.

The Trophy Cabinet at Manchester United

The trophy cabinet at Manchester United is full of domestic and international trophies. Thanks to the Club's successful runs during the tenure of Matt Busby and Alex Ferguson. So far, some of the trophies include:

• League Titles - First Division/Premier League x20
• European Cup/UEFA Champions League x3
• UEFA Super Cup x1
• F.A. Cup x12
• Charity/Community Shield x21
• League Cup x5
• UEFA Cup Winners' Cup x1
• Intercontinental Cup x1
• FIFA Club World Cup x1

What About The Manchester United Fans?

Manchester United has a significant fan base, with an estimated 75 million fans worldwide. The Club has over 200 officially recognized fan branches known as Manchester United Supporters Club. Another interesting fact is that Man Utd fans are deemed the loudest in the Premier League. Thanks to the extensive fan base, the Club is among the teams whose average home attendance is always high. Man Utd also has an anthem popularly known as Glory Glory Man United, which is known by every fan of the Club.

Legends of the Stretford End

Manchester United has created and housed some of the most prolific players the world has ever seen. Most of the club legends scored the most goals and showed unmatched skills on the pitch. Here is a detailed list of the top 5 players to ever set foot on the Old Trafford turf.

Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo is a legend who has had the best run in football history. Popularly known as CR7, Ronaldo is known for his speed, tremendous dribbling skills, and powerful shots. He won a Golden Boot and Golden Shoe during his first spell at Manchester United. And currently has one of the biggest followings of any player on social media.   Some of the titles Cristiano has won include the F.A. Cup, Premier League, and Community Shield.

Ryan Giggs

It is impossible not to think of Ryan Giggs when making a list of the top players at Manchester United. He was a crucial part of the team, able to tear through any defence. Giggs made an unforgettable impact throughout his career and was also an interim manager at Manchester United in 2014.

Wayne Rooney

Wayne Rooney is a cult hero who blessed Manchester United with many goals from 2004 to 2017. At 18 years old, Rooney was already making headlines by scoring hat-tricks and dribbling past experienced opponents. His time at Man Ut saw him set the Club's goalscoring record of 253 goals. Wayne Rooney holds numerous titles, including the FA Cup, UEFA Champions League, and Europa League.

Bobby Charlton

Despite being a midfielder, Sir Bobby Charlton was a goalscoring machine,  scoring 249 goals at Man Utd. Apart from winning multiple titles, he won the 1966 UEFA Ballon d'Or. What made Sir Bob Charlton stand out was his ability to take the game by the scruff of the neck to win the match.

Paul Scholes

Paul Scholes was part of the Manchester United squad from 1991 to 2013. He is considered one of the most valuable players in Man Utd history. This led to Sir Alex Ferguson bringing him out of retirement to famously stop Manchester City from clinching the 2011/2012 Premier League title. Paul Scholes won several UEFA Champions League titles at Manchester United. He also had an F.A.F.A. Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup winner medals.

Top 5 Goalscorers

Manchester United is the 'Club' behind some of the best players in world football. Apart from creating fantastic dribblers, Manchester United introduced football fans to excellent goal scorers, including:

1. Wayne Rooney - 253 
2. Bobby Charlton - 249
3. Denis Law - 237 
4. Jack Rowley - 211
5. Dennis Viollet - 179
6. George Best - 179

Top 3 Greatest Managers

Apart from having some of the most skilled players, Man Utd has had some brilliant managers and coaches. Here is a list of the top three Manchester United managers.

Sir Alex Ferguson

Sir Alex Ferguson single-handedly transformed Manchester United, leading the Club to win multiple English Premier League titles. Ferguson came to Manchester United from Aberdeen in 1986 and started crafting a winning plan, which took four years to work. In the early 1990s, Sir Alex Ferguson began clinching titles and moulding superb players. He is credited with developing world-class footballers like Cristiano Ronaldo, David Beckham and Paul Scholes.

Matt Busby

There is no Manchester United without the Busby Babes, a team of world-class players named after Matt Busby, their manager. However, their success story ended tragically in 1955 as the plane they boarded in Munich crashed, killing 23 (15 passengers/crew and 8 players).

Ron Atkinson

Atkinson was a successful manager at Old Trafford. Unlike Sir Alex Ferguson, Ron Atkinson did not win many titles. However, he was behind some of the most memorable Manchester United victories, like when his team beat Barcelona during the Diego Maradona era. Another extraordinary Atkinson achievement was when Man Utd won their first 10 consecutive games in the 1986/1987 Premier League season.

Record Transfers

Manchester United has broken the league transfer record six times. The first was in 1962 when they purchased the firey scot Denis Law from Torino for £115,000. Some of the most impressive transfer records. Below is a list of record arrivals and departures from Manchester United. So you can go through it to see which players were part of the most expensive transfers.

Arrivals 

1. Paul Pogba – £94.50m, 2016, Juventus (A world record at the time)
2. Harry Maguire - £78.30m, 2019, Leicester (Most expensive defender in Premier League History)
3. Jadon Sancho - £76.50m, 2021, Borussia Dortmund
4. Romelu Lukaku - £76.23m, 2017, Everton
5. Ángel Di María - £67.50m, 2014, Real Madrid

Departures

1. Cristiano Ronaldo - £84.60m, 2009, Real Madrid (Premier League record at the time)
2. Romelu Lukaku - £66.60m, 2019, Inter Milan
3. Ángel Di María - £56.70m, 2015, Paris St. Germain
4. David Beckham - £33.75m, 2003, Real Madrid
5. Henrikh Mkhitaryan - £30.60m, 2017, Arsenal

Manchester United Derbies and Rivalries

Manchester United has managed to line up several rivalries over the years, with the most prominent one being against Liverpool, which happens to be the joint-most successful club in England. This rivalry is one of the most famous fixtures in football, with millions of spectators tuning in worldwide on match day. Sir Alex Ferguson even confirmed that one of his most challenging jobs was beating Liverpool. Other fierce rivals include Arsenal and Leeds United.

The rise of Man City has added spice to the Manchester Derby, first contested in 1881. Over the years, there have been memorable scorelines such as:

• Man United 1–6 City (1926)
• United 0–5 City (1955)
• Man Utd 5–0 City (1994)
• United 1–6 City (2011)

Being a prolific club, Manchester United is always one of the teams to beat in the Premier League.

Most Memorable Matches

One of the most memorable matches in sports history was the 1999 UEFA Champions League Final between Manchester United and Bayern Munich. The game attracted a crowd of 90,245 spectators to the Nou Camp, who roared throughout the match. Manchester United had most of the play in the first half but trailed one-nil at halftime from a goal by Mario Basler in the sixth minute. However, they triumphed with goals from late substitutes Teddy Sheringham and Ole Gunnar Solskjær in the allocated 3 minutes of injury time.

Biggest Wins

In addition to the most memorable match in European tournaments, Manchester United has registered some of the biggest wins among top-class teams. The biggest margin of victory was during the 1956/1957 season of the European Cup when Manchester United beat RSC Anderlecht 10-0. Other Big victories include:

• 10-1 v Wolves, Division One (1892)
• 9-0 v Walsall, Division Two (1895)
• 9-0 v Darwen, Division Two (1898)
• 8-0 v Yeovil, FA Cup (1949)
• 8-1 v Queens Park Rangers, Division One (1969)
• 9-0 v Ipswich, Premier League (1995)
• 8-1 v Nottingham Forest, Premier League (1999)
• 9-0 v Southampton, Premier League (2021)

They have also won 7 Nil seven times (v West Manchester, Grimsby, Accrington, Aston Villa x 2, West Brom, Barnsley)

Heaviest Defeats

Manchester United has also faced some of the heaviest defeats, with their biggest loss being 7-0, which they have suffered 3 times in their history:

1. Blackburn Rovers on 10 April 1926
2. Aston Villa on 27 December 1930
3. Wolves on 26 December 1931

Man United's biggest loss in the English Premier League has been by 5 goals, which has happened 5 times

• 5-0 at Newcastle on 20 October 1996
• 5-0 at Chelsea on 3 October 1999
• 6-1 to Man City on 23 October 2011 (Home loss)
• 6-1 to Tottenham on 4 October 23 October 2020 (home Loss)
• 5-0 to Liverpool on 24 October 2021 (Home loss)

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Did You Know That?

• Manchester United holds 20 Premier League titles, more than any other English club.  The team has also won the European Cup/UEFA Champions League 3 times.
• Man Utd is the only Club in England to win the F.A. Cup, English Premier League, and UEFA Champions League in the same season.
• According to a Survey carried out in 2011, 1 out of 10 people supports The Red Devils, making it one of the most popular clubs globally.
• Old Trafford suffered bomb damage during World War II, so Man Utd played at Maine Road (Manchester City's then stadium) from 1941 to 1949.