History

Man Utd has a rich history. The club was founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, and changed its name to Manchester United in 1902. Honours List Champions League / European Cup: 1968, 1999, 2008 Premier League: 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2013 First Division Title: 1908, 1911, 1952, 1956, 1957 1965, 1967 FA Cup: 1909, 1948, 1963, 1977, 1983, 1985 1990, 1994, 1996, 1999, 2004, 2016 League Cup: 1992, 2006, 2009, 2010 European Cup Winners Cup: 1991 European Super Cup: 1991 Intercontinental Cup: 1999 World Club Champions: 2008 Charity/Community Shield: 1908, 1911, 1952, 1956, 1957, 1965* 1967*, 1977* 1983, 1990*, 1993, 1994 1996, 1997, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2013
United Stories: Ernest Mangnall – A truly unique figure in Mancunian football
In the glittering, trophy laden history of Manchester United, there is one number that is quite stark: Three. Three, is of course...
Ralf Rangnick to lay wreath at Old Trafford for 64th Munich Air Disaster anniversary
The 64th anniversary of the Munich Air Disaster will be marked with a fan-led ceremony at Old Trafford on Sunday, after the...
Manchester United teams through the ages (Newton Heath 1896-1897)
So the series of our Manchester United teams through the ages continues, which is quite a short post in comparison to other...
Manchester United teams through the ages (Newton Heath 1895 – 1896)
Apologies for the delay in this series entry of United through the ages. It’s been pretty hectic at home and also at...
Eric Cantona, one of a kind
Considered by many to be the most important signing in the history of Manchester United, Eric Cantona is the definition of a...
Why Paul Gascoigne turned down Manchester United
It has been well documented that Sir Alex Ferguson was an admirer of Paul Gascoigne, but the legendary midfielder never signed for...
He goes by the name of Wayne Rooney
Wayne Mark Rooney, born 24 October 1985, is a name that will be forever etched into the annals of Manchester United history....
Strettycast Ep 127: From the Archives – Wayne Rooney
From The Archives – with Shaun and James from Stretty News. Wayne Rooney is Manchester United’s all-time leading scorer and the only...
Manchester United teams through the ages (Newton Heath 1894 – 1895)
  The 1894–95 season was Newton Heath’s third season in the Football League and their first outside the top flight. They finished...
Sir Alex Ferguson smashed up Steve Bruce’s phone after interrupted team talk
Sir Alex Ferguson famously used the hairdryer treatment from time to time throughout the duration of his time at Manchester United, where...
No regrets: Sir Alex Ferguson twice turned down England job
Sir Alex Ferguson was twice approached to take the England job but the proud Scotsman rejected on both occasions, recently adding “not...
Manchester United teams through the ages (Newton Heath 1878 – 1893)
So it begins, this is the first entry in my blog series for United Teams Through The Ages. With so little information...