Manchester United After Munich
How Tragedy Forged One of the World’s Greatest Football Clubs
Failed to add items
Sorry, we are unable to add the item because your shopping cart is already at capacity.
Add to basket failed.
Please try again later
Add to wishlist failed.
Please try again later
Remove from wishlist failed.
Please try again later
Adding to library failed
Please try again
Follow podcast failed
Unfollow podcast failed
Get 30 days of Standard free
£5.99/mo after trial. Cancel monthly.
Manchester United After Munich
Narrated by:
Adam Grayson
Buy Now for £13.83
-
Narrated by:
-
Adam Grayson
-
By:
-
Wayne Barton
'Another forgotten corner of Manchester United’s incredible history receives the Wayne Barton treatment.' – Matt Barlow, Football Writer for the Daily Mail
'Wayne Barton’s knowledge on Manchester United is unparalleled' - The Mirror
THIS COMPELLING AND MOVING STORY OF MANCHESTER UNITED'S REJUVENATION AFTER THE MUNICH AIR CRASH REVISITS AN ERA THAT IS FUNDAMENTAL TO THE CLUB'S PLACE IN THE MODERN GAME.
The 1958 Munich Air Crash that ripped the heart from one of Britain’s greatest ever teams. In this book, Wayne Barton, author of 20 Manchester United titles, has produced a forensic account of how those post-tragedy years forged the character of one of the world’s biggest clubs.
Barton focuses on the five years immediately after the tragedy, how the shattered ambitions of the club were revived and rejuvenated by recovering manager Matt Busby and his assistant Murphy. The engrossing story is told through in-depth research and exclusive interviews with many players from the era. They include Harry Gregg, Jackie Blanchflower, Bill Foulkes and Albert Scanlon, who all survived the crash; Albert Quixall, David Herd, Pat Crerand, Wilf McGuinness and others who became stars of the rebuilt team; and supporters and back room staff who witnessed an extraordinary period at the club.
The scars of that fateful night will never fade, but in its aftermath a spirit of resolve, a belief in homegrown players and a never-say-die attitude developed and became essential elements of Manchester United’s DNA.©2023 Wayne Barton (P)2023 Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
adbl_web_anon_alc_button_suppression_c
Critic reviews
Incredibly poignant read, tells the story of a true club rebuild in the most pressing sense. You can’t begin to understand or appreciate the modern Manchester United without reading this book
Another forgotten corner of Manchester United’s incredible history receives the Wayne Barton treatment. His mastery of the subject and his tireless research never fail to unearth more gems to enhance the legacy of the world’s most famous football club
the pre-eminent writer on Manchester United (Martin Edwards, former Manchester United chairman)
Wayne Barton’s knowledge on Manchester United is unparalleled
Meticulously researched – a fantastic read. By turns harrowing, heartbreaking, inspiring
Barton has an encyclopaedic knowledge and passion for United - telling stories in fascinating detail
Any Manchester United supporter will want to follow his work
The leading football writer in the country
No reviews yet