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In 1878 the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Company granted permission for the employees of its Carriage and Wagon department to start a football team. This would be called Newton Heath.
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On 11 March 1941 Old Trafford football stadium, the home of Manchester United, was hit by a bomb aimed at the industrial complex of Trafford Park, wrecking the pitch and demolishing the stands.
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Matt Busby signed his contract to go to Manchester United. In 1956 he was offered a place in Real Madrid, however, he refused this and said "Manchester is my heaven"
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23 men died in the tragic disaster that was the Munich air Disaster. Manchester United were coming back from a draw against Red star Belgrade in 1958. The men that were killed were the likes of Duncan Edwards and Tommy Taylor, two young promising players and vital part of 'The Busby Babes'. The air crash sent such big shock waves around the footballing community that Real Madrid wanted to give the European cup that they had just won to Manchester United.
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George Best was scouted by Bob bishop from Manchester United, he telegrammed Matt Busby saying "I think I have found you a genius".
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Ryan gigs is a welsh coach and a former player for United, he has also has competed in the summer 2012 Olympics. He was the first player to win two consecutive PFA young player of the year awards
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Eric contona is a French actor and he used to be a professional footballer
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The best ever manager joined Manchester United on the November of 1986. During his reign of 26 years he won a massive 38 trophies! He is also considered by many to be the best ever manager.
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Manchester United complete their first and only ever treble 1999 after two late goals by Teddy Sheringham (90+1) and Ole Gunnar Skoljaer (90+3). This gave Manchester United the win over Bayern Munich and was one of the greatest comebacks in the history of football.
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Cristiano Ronaldo was at the time just a youngster when he played against Manchester United for Sporting Lisbon. He played so well that he made John Oshea look like a clown and in the dressing room many players asked that Sir Alex Ferguson to sign Ronaldo. He was later signed for a fee of 12.4 million pounds. He then played 196 games for Manchester United and scored 84 goals. Before leaving to Real Madrid for a fee of 80 million pounds.
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On the 8th of May 2003 an eighteen year old Wayne Rooney joined Manchester United from the team that he supported, Everton. This was for a fee of 25.6 million pounds.
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In Moscow in 2008 Manchester United finished 120 minutes against Chelsea and had to go into a penalty shoot-out . Manchester United would then win their 3rd champions league. After some brilliant saves by Edwin Van Der Sar.
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In 2013 May 8 Sir Alex Ferguson announced his retirement to managing Manchester United
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Manchester United a 22 year old sign Ivory Coast defender Eric Bailly for a fee of 30 million pounds. He is a promising, strong and tall. he is also very good in the air and will be Chris Smalling's partner in defence in the 2016-17 season.
