Today marks the one of the saddest and most important days in the history of Manchester United Football Club.
On that fateful day, 66 years ago, some of Europe’s most talented young people died in a plane crash in Munich, Germany.
On that day in 1958, another 23 people, in addition to 8 players and 3 club members, were fatally wounded in the Munich air disaster.
Roger Byrne (28), Eddie Colman (21), Mark Jones (24), David Pegg (22), Tommy Taylor (26), Geoff Bent (25), Liam Whelan (22) and Duncan Edwards (21) all lost. their lives, with club secretary Walter Crickmer, coach Tom Curry and coach Bert Whalley. “
“Eight journalists were killed: Alf Clarke, Tom Jackson, Don Davies, George Fellows, Archie Ledbrook, Eric Thompson, Henry Rose and Frank Swift, a former Manchester City player. The plane’s captain, Ken Rayment, died, as did Willie Satinoff. , Sir Matt’s friend Busby. La travel agent Bela Miklos and team member Tom Cable were also killed. “
According to the club’s official website, “memorial services will take place in both Manchester and Munich, led by fan group Munich58 at Old Trafford and Manchester Munich Memorial Foundation (MMMF) at Manchesterplatz in Germany”.
It comes after the weekend’s commemorations, when wreaths were laid in midfield through Erik ten Hag and David Moyes ahead of Sunday’s clash against West Ham.
The head of the women’s team, Marc Skinner, and the Brighton manager also laid wreaths at their match on the same day.
“Fans are invited to attend this afternoon’s service at Old Trafford, which will be broadcast on MUTV, ManUtd. com and United App. “
The service will take place at 14:40 GMT, underneath the Munich memorial plaque, and will be led by the club’s former chaplain Rev. John Boyers. The memorial event will include poems, songs, and readings before a two-minute silence is held at 15:04 GMT, which marks the exact time of the dreadful crash.
Meanwhile, in Munich, former Manchester United deputy director Mike Phelan “will join fans and club officials in the rite organised through the MMMF”. The service follows the same order as the one held at Old Trafford, with wreaths laid on behalf of the club, the Manchester United Alumni Association and the fans.
Finally, there will be two minutes of silence followed by the classic Manchester Flowers song.
They will never be forgotten.
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