by Manchester United (Author)
The history of Manchester United is one of the most incredible sporting stories. In 1878, the club's forerunner, Newton Heath, was founded by the dining room committee of the carriage and waggon works of a local railway company. Almost 130 years later, it is the world's favourite football team with a fanbase of 75 million. This fascinating account shows how United got from there to here, taking in bankruptcy in 1902, a golden Edwardian era, inter-war depression, the Busby era (including the Munich Air Disaster of 1958 and the European Cup win of 1968), and all the way through to their current success under Sir Alex Ferguson that has brought the club eight League titles and a unique Treble in 1999 when United won the League, FA Cup and Champions League. The story features interviews with many of the players who had a key influence in events, and is packed with superb photographs and surprising facts to ensure that this is one book no fan can be without.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 320
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Orion
Published: 19 Oct 2006
ISBN 10: 0752876031
ISBN 13: 9780752876030
Book Overview: A completely new and original history of Manchester United Comprehensive stats section to include results and scorers for every game and appearance records Manchester United is the world's best-supported football club, with a global fanbase of 75 million, including 11 million in the UK and Ireland, 3 million in Australia and 37 million in the Far East Heavily illustrated throughout with the best action photographs