Manchester United: The Biography will highlight the incredible journey of the football team from its founding in the railway workshops of Newton Heath to its current status as Premier League and European champions. Some of the critical moments in the team's history include the dramatic Munich disaster in 1958, where the majority of the players (the Busby Babes) were lost, as well as the English team's first victory in the European Cup in 1968, starring Bobby Charlton and George Best. The team's dominance in the Premier League and the controversial sales to American billionaire Malcolm Glazer, reach up to the Moscow final in 2008. With the help of players' memories, coaches, fans, and staff, the author has collected enough new material that will interest both avid fans and casual supporters. A fascinating story of a remarkable football club, written by one of Britain's most famous and beloved sportswriters.

Pages: 464
Publication Year: 1101
Dimensions: 12.7x12.7cm