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The creation of a legacy
Manchester United was formed in 1878 as Newton Heath LYR Football Club by the Carriage and Wagon department of the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway (LYR) depot at Newton Heath. The team initially played games against other departments and rail companies, -
The Birth of Manchester United
In January 1902, with debts of £2,670 – equivalent to £210,000 as of 2013 he club was served with a winding-up order. Captain Harry Stafford found four local businessmen, including John Henry Davies (who became club president), each willing to invest £500 in return for a direct interest in running the club and who subsequently changed the name -
The Busby Years
In October 1945, the impending resumption of football led to the managerial appointment of Matt Busby, who demanded an unprecedented level of control over team selection, player transfers and training sessions.Busby led the team to second-place league finishes in 1947, 1948 and 1949, and to FA Cup victory in 1948. In 1952, the club won the First Division, its first league title for 41 years -
The legend of Ryan Giggs
Born in 1973 Ryan Giggs was born to be something special for the Red Devils. Giggs was offered his first professional contract on 29 November 1990 (his 17th birthday). He accepted the contract and became a professional two days later. On 26 February 2012, Giggs made his 900th appearance for Manchester United, in a 2–1 away win against Norwich City. He marked the occasion by scoring the winning goal in the 90th minute, scoring from a cross by Ashley Young -
The Dynasty of Wayne Rooney
Rooney began playing for Liverpool Schoolboys and until May 2010 he held the record of 72 goals scored in one season. At age nine, Rooney played for Copplehouse boys' club in the local Walton and Kirkdale junior league and scored 99 goals in his final season before being spotted by Everton scout Bob PendletonRooney's agent snubbed a three-year, £12,000-a-week contract offer from Everton in August 2004, leaving Manchester United and Newcastle United to compete for his signature. -
The Fergie Years till now
Sir Alex Ferguson led the red devils to many titles. He helped Manchester United win their 19th Premier League title. -
Manchester United today
Today Manchester United holds a 15 point lead over rivals Manchester City. Ther record is 24 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses. Some of there top players are Robin Van Persie, Javier Hernandez, Wayne Rooney, David De Gea, and Ryan Giggs
