"United's ability to do well in League football was hit on the head by the action of a certain Herr Hitler, former painter in civilian life," decreed the Manchester United match programme ahead of the club's only ever league fixture previously played in June. Stanley Matthews, a man with an almost incomparable legend in English … Continue reading Manchester United’s last league game in June – led by Stanley Matthews
Episode Four: Ernest Mangnall
United Through Time looks at Ernest Mangnall – Manchester United's first great manager. Mangnall was a Bolton-born club secretary who placed heavy emphasis on fitness and personality. His knowledge of the game allowed him to bring together some of the finest footballers in the country. https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Y55PL1oJxCzUgEJg7NsDF With those talented players, Mangnall led United to their … Continue reading Episode Four: Ernest Mangnall