I have supported Manchester United for (nearly) 70 years - before I even started school as a little "infant" ! I still clearly remember hearing the live "Breaking News" BBC Radio "Home Service"? broadcast about the horrific Munich Air Disaster - I was just six years old back then: ... and THIS documentary EXACTLY portrays the tragedy & anguish that was unfolding, before me, on that heartbreaking day when I realized that most of my early childhood heroes lives were were being so cruelly snuffed out while I was hearing about it. I was only just about 6½ years old, back then, on that awful day of suffering, when I knew that I would never EVER be able to forget those heartbreaking horrors.
What a Great Man! Sir Matt Busby was, what he did after his recovery from the Munich aircrash is something that will never be surpassed! He truly is the father of Manchester United! RIP Sir Matt Busby
Lot of respect for Sir Matt. He was an ex-LFC player, and it's great to have that little link in the rivalry. Funny, for quite some time, LFC and United were occassional opponents and not really bitter rivals as such. Wasn't really until the 70's and 80's things got really hot.
A wonderful posting that fits my life as a United supporter like a glove. I was born in Manchester in April 1948, and at the age of about 3 weeks was held aloft to see Johnny Carey's FA Cup winning team return home. Aged four I migrated with my parents to New Zealand, and as a 9 year-old mourned the victims of Munich, the first major world event I remember. In 1967 I saw the great Law-Charlton-Best team play in Auckland, and the European Cup triumph followed the next year. Then (eventually) came the great Fergie era, by which time I had moved to Australia. And of course the post-Fergie decade has been utterly depressing as the Glezers have presided over an era of mediocrity unbefitting the great club United is. Right now Eric Ten Hag has begun his reign, and there is hope quality football and on-field success might again become the priorities. Hopefully I shall live to see that.
Be great if someone like you could speak to the players! If they understand or care even care about who they play for they would give more. Football can't all be about tactics and systems there still needs to be heart and character
Don't fit you like a glove mate your just a armchair fan you ain't never played for Manchester United, only when you have can call it a glove dyer know what I mean
Sir Matt Busby when he retired, he had to wait another 26 years to see Manchester United win the EPL, Sir Matt Busby was one of the supporters of SAF to be retained as Manchester United coach...And SAF pays for that trust ... a year after Manchester United won the EPL, Sir Mat Busby died ..
Tragic losing that special team, Real Madrid definitely wouldn’t have won all those early European Cups had Munich not happened. As for Duncan Edwards, he would’ve won at least one Balon d’or and been captain at England 66’ RIP GGMU
Indeed. Always like your comments on here David. It’s a thrill for me that older reds like yourself get great enjoyment and memories through my channel.
That was very enjoyable, thanks. I watched that '68 Euro Final at a friend's house as we didn't have a telly. Although not a United supporter, I used to watch them occasionally as a kid when they were playing in London (I live in Sussex), because I enjoyed their playing style (I supported, and still support, a local team who played in the 6th or 7th tier in those days). I remember one game in particular when they drew 2-2 at Fulham and Best scored their first while lying on the ground and wrongfooting Macedo. The second was a rarity - a late equaliser from Nobby Stiles. Unfortunately, I have never found any footage from that game, as relatively few were televised in those days. Clark and Barrett scored Fulham's - this was before Clark went to Leeds and played for England at the 1970 World Cup.
Amazing footage, simple fascinating to watch and listen to how much the game and its commentary has changed, nostalgia is an emotion seconded only by love and its clear to see this documentary has an abundance of both!! Such a well made peice of work 💪 may the Munich disaster and the heroes lost in it never be forgotten ❤️
Munich hangs heavy on my heart as a United fan although born in 72 the loss of the lads as well as the other tragic victims(i actually found a newspaper under my friends floorboards in early 90s dated 7th Feb 1958 showing photo of the team(my greatest memorabilia)such a loss the whole country mourned I'm told+never doubted, big respect to Bayern also they always send their respects on the anniversary-well done Bayern-true class
After Munich, both Puskas and Gento of Real Madrid offered their services free to Manchester United. Two of the greatest players who ever lived were prepared to play for nothing. Could that happen now?
1968 WAS for the Babes. It was for Matt, Bobby, and Foulkes, but it was also for the boys of 58, those who didn't make it home. May their legacy last forever.
One day I was at Old Trafford, crowd were buzzing for the game. Outside it was noisy and of course being young I was excited. Suddenly I saw the crowd separate and I was about two feet away from Sir Matt. Making eye contact, I just could not believe it. What did I do, nothing. Just kind of froze. I regret it, but understand also. Also to end any arguments of who was the greatest player for us. If Sir Bobby says Duncan Edwards, with all the players he has seen or played with. Then it is Duncan Edwards.
@@davidtuer5825 My Dad, who is from Eire, remembers the effect felt where he lived, a small farming community in Mayo. Also told me that suddenly his whole town became United fans, aw. I can imagine for you it must have been quite a shock. I was born in 67, so all I have done is read or see videos on it. What is really beautiful, all these years later, it is still seen important that we remember our fallen.
George Best You are a Fantastic Football player You are the Best George Best Good bye the Belfast boy World legend Maradona Cruyff Pele George Best is the Best
Matt Busby made Manchester United. Under him he managed three great teams over his 24 years as manager. The Post War Team which he largely inherited, The immortal Babes and the Holy Trinity of the swinging sixties.
I think it's fair to mention that Busby selling Viollet because the latter was getting too fond for Manchester's nightlife needs some extra nuance. Dennis was suffering from survivors' guilt after Munich and his wayward hedonistic response to this was his coping mechanism. For the era, there was little understanding or advice given to the survivors for their traumatic experience during and post the disaster. Maybe Busby did what he felt was best for the club and perhaps the player, but it needs to be made clear that Viollet wasn't just a dirty stop out of almost 30, he was trying to come to terms with losing his friends and teammates but in 1950's style, was just meant to carry on regardless with a British stiff upper lip. RIP legend.
He from east end fight ing in s sol hes fighter like all the amass il east end WATCH THIS FUCKING SPACE YOU ANT SEEN NOTHING HE 17 .LIKE TO SEE THE PLAY STATION MANAGER S GET ON SIDE LINE S IN FRONT 70000 SUPPORTS. YOU SHIT YOURSELVES HE A WARRIOR FROM THE HEART HE NAME IS HARRY AMASS FROM THE EAST END LONDON ❤
Many mock the Munich air crash,simply because they knew that this team would have ruled English football for a ling time. Sheer jealousy. Sickos supreme.
Only one club milked munich for years UNITED. they treated survivors like dirt for years..johnny berry kicked out of his house within1year of munich, jackie blanchflower within months & a pregnant wife too. albert scanlon ended up working 12 hour shifts as a security guard. harry gregg has said in many interviews about the disgraceful treatment after munich. very classyTheir coach Jimmy Murphy, Busby's right hand man, not even given a pension by those dirtboxes
We've actually had no subs in the game for approximately the same amount of time now as the first recorded substitution. They got on with it regardless for generations. Not saying you're not wrong by the way and the 5 subs today is excessive. At this rate, it will be roll on, roll off at some point in the future.
I need a time machine bro Tell Sala not to take that helicopter and we can see him for Cardiff Don't take the plane on 6 Feb 58 let us see Duncan Edwards play Tell senzo meyiwa not to two time mandisa and Kelly Junior malanda to not be in that vehicle Chapocense please lose that game that San lorenzo last min chance should be in Asking pureta not to play anymore Christian bentiez to rest And more
@@NathanMcCabe88 6 Euro cup semi's, 3 finals and 1 win! But yeah, not done much. If it wasn't for another Scotsman, what the fuck would you have done? In fact, if it wasn't for Scot's, you'd still be in the second division!
@@NathanMcCabe88 If Celtic had access to the kind of money Man U have, we would have ruled the world. In fact, finances aside, Celtic are the biggest football club in the world, with an estimated (Conservatively) 10 million supporters worldwide. Celtic still hold most attendance records in domestic football and European. 140k for a domestic cup game, and 145k v Leeds at Hampden in the EC semi in 1970. The club also took nearly 100k to Seville for the Europa league final in 2003! 100k for an away game ...in Europe!! ...get it?
Celtic play in a two horse league. You have basically 4 games a season. You believe you are massive, yet why are you not doing well in Europe? You can rest the player most weeks. Myself and my dog could probably give the rest of your league a game. Making comments about Celtic beating a Busby team, means either you did not watch the video, you didn't understand it or just deluded. Now fuck off and enjoy playing Ross County.
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United eternally for me ❤
I have supported Manchester United for (nearly) 70 years - before I even started school
as a little "infant" !
I still clearly remember hearing the live "Breaking News" BBC Radio "Home Service"? broadcast about the horrific Munich Air Disaster - I was just six years old back then:
... and THIS documentary EXACTLY portrays the tragedy & anguish that was unfolding,
before me, on that heartbreaking day when I realized that most of my early childhood heroes lives were were being so cruelly snuffed out while I was hearing about it.
I was only just about 6½ years old, back then, on that awful day of suffering,
when I knew that I would never EVER be able to forget those heartbreaking horrors.
What a Great Man! Sir Matt Busby was, what he did after his recovery from the Munich aircrash is something that will never be surpassed! He truly is the father of Manchester United! RIP Sir Matt Busby
Lot of respect for Sir Matt. He was an ex-LFC player, and it's great to have that little link in the rivalry. Funny, for quite some time, LFC and United were occassional opponents and not really bitter rivals as such. Wasn't really until the 70's and 80's things got really hot.
A wonderful posting that fits my life as a United supporter like a glove. I was born in Manchester in April 1948, and at the age of about 3 weeks was held aloft to see Johnny Carey's FA Cup winning team return home. Aged four I migrated with my parents to New Zealand, and as a 9 year-old mourned the victims of Munich, the first major world event I remember. In 1967 I saw the great Law-Charlton-Best team play in Auckland, and the European Cup triumph followed the next year. Then (eventually) came the great Fergie era, by which time I had moved to Australia. And of course the post-Fergie decade has been utterly depressing as the Glezers have presided over an era of mediocrity unbefitting the great club United is. Right now Eric Ten Hag has begun his reign, and there is hope quality football and on-field success might again become the priorities. Hopefully I shall live to see that.
Be great if someone like you could speak to the players! If they understand or care even care about who they play for they would give more. Football can't all be about tactics and systems there still needs to be heart and character
Don't fit you like a glove mate your just a armchair fan you ain't never played for Manchester United, only when you have can call it a glove dyer know what I mean
Wow, I am an LFC fan based in NZ, but much love to you. Amazing how you saw the guys in Auckland a year before the big one.
Sir Matt Busby when he retired, he had to wait another 26 years to see Manchester United win the EPL, Sir Matt Busby was one of the supporters of SAF to be retained as Manchester United coach...And SAF pays for that trust ... a year after Manchester United won the EPL, Sir Mat Busby died ..
@@dondamon4669 No you idiot 😂 he is saying that he was satisfied being at peace after they won again
Matt wasn't the manager then it was Alec Ferguson
No matter where we are right now i will never give up on my beloved United, and this footage is exactly why, GGMU ALWAYS
Well said. Always.
Sir Matt Busby
a gentleman and a great team he build from Scratch💯👍👍👍👍
just sit and cry your eyes out.
What a great documentary, my first game when I was 12 years old in 1965 against Liverpool.It's in the blood.
Thanks for posting this, very emotional ⚽
United forever ❤
Tragic losing that special team, Real Madrid definitely wouldn’t have won all those early European Cups had Munich not happened. As for Duncan Edwards, he would’ve won at least one Balon d’or and been captain at England 66’ RIP GGMU
GREAT TO SEE OUR RED SHIRTED HEROES OVER THE YEARS. LOTS OF MEMORIES FOR US OLD REDS.
Indeed. Always like your comments on here David. It’s a thrill for me that older reds like yourself get great enjoyment and memories through my channel.
Amazing footage
Glad you liked it!
@@ClassicManUtdVideos brilliant upload loved it
I love this club
Fantastic thank you
Most welcome
This should have millions of views! It’s a shame most United fans now only support them for the Glory that Sir Alex brought.
Not sure that is true. I think Manchester United would get the same support whatever. Attendances have not dropped since Fergie left.
Yeah you don't understand united fans and clearly are not one
And I hate all those "fanboys" that only like players with a big social media profile and cool haircuts!
Thank you Sir Mat and Jimmy Murphy❤🤍🖤 GGMU
It's an emotional one, thanks 👍❤🔰
Brilliant, thorough, rounded, and informative video but every time you mentioned Charlie Mitten, the video focused in on a picture of Stan Pearson.
Sir Matt Busby was probably the first manager to introduce a youth system and the main reason English teams play in the European cup.
That was very enjoyable, thanks. I watched that '68 Euro Final at a friend's house as we didn't have a telly. Although not a United supporter, I used to watch them occasionally as a kid when they were playing in London (I live in Sussex), because I enjoyed their playing style (I supported, and still support, a local team who played in the 6th or 7th tier in those days). I remember one game in particular when they drew 2-2 at Fulham and Best scored their first while lying on the ground and wrongfooting Macedo. The second was a rarity - a late equaliser from Nobby Stiles. Unfortunately, I have never found any footage from that game, as relatively few were televised in those days. Clark and Barrett scored Fulham's - this was before Clark went to Leeds and played for England at the 1970 World Cup.
Excellent post
Great stuff lads, enjoyed the chat 👍
Amazing footage, simple fascinating to watch and listen to how much the game and its commentary has changed, nostalgia is an emotion seconded only by love and its clear to see this documentary has an abundance of both!! Such a well made peice of work 💪 may the Munich disaster and the heroes lost in it never be forgotten ❤️
Munich hangs heavy on my heart as a United fan although born in 72 the loss of the lads as well as the other tragic victims(i actually found a newspaper under my friends floorboards in early 90s dated 7th Feb 1958 showing photo of the team(my greatest memorabilia)such a loss the whole country mourned I'm told+never doubted, big respect to Bayern also they always send their respects on the anniversary-well done Bayern-true class
Man United ⚽️🏆
Absolute the magic days of man united .
I was born the year we won in Europe I am and forever Manchester United fan
Man Utd will never die
After Munich, both Puskas and Gento of Real Madrid offered their services free to Manchester United. Two of the greatest players who ever lived were prepared to play for nothing. Could that happen now?
1968 WAS for the Babes. It was for Matt, Bobby, and Foulkes, but it was also for the boys of 58, those who didn't make it home. May their legacy last forever.
Legendary upload!
One day I was at Old Trafford, crowd were buzzing for the game. Outside it was noisy and of course being young I was excited. Suddenly I saw the crowd separate and I was about two feet away from Sir Matt. Making eye contact, I just could not believe it. What did I do, nothing. Just kind of froze. I regret it, but understand also. Also to end any arguments of who was the greatest player for us. If Sir Bobby says Duncan Edwards, with all the players he has seen or played with. Then it is Duncan Edwards.
I was at school ( in Manchester) the day that awful news came out. The first question from all on hearing our plane had crashed was "How's Duncan?"
@@davidtuer5825 My Dad, who is from Eire, remembers the effect felt where he lived, a small farming community in Mayo. Also told me that suddenly his whole town became United fans, aw. I can imagine for you it must have been quite a shock. I was born in 67, so all I have done is read or see videos on it. What is really beautiful, all these years later, it is still seen important that we remember our fallen.
Well what else would you do?
@@MrThedonhead Say hello or something.
Fair and well made, and that’s from the most one eyed of Blues
George Best You are a Fantastic Football player You are the Best George Best Good bye the Belfast boy World legend Maradona Cruyff Pele George Best is the Best
Matt Busby made Manchester United.
Under him he managed three great teams over his 24 years as manager. The Post War Team which he largely inherited, The immortal Babes and the Holy Trinity of the swinging sixties.
I think it's fair to mention that Busby selling Viollet because the latter was getting too fond for Manchester's nightlife needs some extra nuance.
Dennis was suffering from survivors' guilt after Munich and his wayward hedonistic response to this was his coping mechanism. For the era, there was little understanding or advice given to the survivors for their traumatic experience during and post the disaster. Maybe Busby did what he felt was best for the club and perhaps the player, but it needs to be made clear that Viollet wasn't just a dirty stop out of almost 30, he was trying to come to terms with losing his friends and teammates but in 1950's style, was just meant to carry on regardless with a British stiff upper lip. RIP legend.
Brilliant
just imagine of edwards playing with best in the sixties and the other lads that would have survived, we would have more european cups
Jimmy Murphy the hero and head pf tge busby babes. On the inside calked Murphy's magicians!
Big dunc🖒❤
It would be insanity if another scottsman comes to United and achieves greatness.
jimmy murphy[my dads fave.being welsh and north wales reds[
Why is there hardly any good footage of the bubsy babes when there is loads of the teams before them?? Weird
Man city and liverpool legend as well don't forget
Anyone know the name of the theme playing at the beginning and the end of the documentary?
Shay Brennan didn't get a hatrick in the 3-0 FA Cup Wednesday match post Munich, he got a brace, another Busby Babe, Alex Dawson got the other.
Who is the commentator in those days I hear it everywhere
Most likely Kenneth Wolstenholme.
20th like 💪🔴
33:51 lol no penalty, no simulation rolling on the ground, nothing.
Man United's modern legacy is based on the former Liverpool captain Sir Matt Busby.
Utd utd utd
46:41
Pep GUARDIOLA AND HIS ILK WOULD NOT HAVE SURVIVED 2 MINUTES IN THIS ERA
We basically invented attacking football
36:29 tongue master
He from east end fight ing in s sol hes fighter like all the amass il east end WATCH THIS FUCKING SPACE YOU ANT SEEN NOTHING HE 17 .LIKE TO SEE THE PLAY STATION MANAGER S GET ON SIDE LINE S IN FRONT 70000 SUPPORTS. YOU SHIT YOURSELVES HE A WARRIOR FROM THE HEART HE NAME IS HARRY AMASS FROM THE EAST END LONDON ❤
Many mock the Munich air crash,simply because they knew that this team would have ruled English football for a ling time. Sheer jealousy. Sickos supreme.
Only one club milked munich for years UNITED. they treated survivors like dirt for years..johnny berry kicked out of his house within1year of munich, jackie blanchflower within months & a pregnant wife too. albert scanlon ended up working 12 hour shifts as a security guard. harry gregg has said in many interviews about the disgraceful treatment after munich. very classyTheir coach Jimmy Murphy, Busby's right hand man, not even given a pension by those dirtboxes
Whose dumb idea is to have no subs at that time come on man
We've actually had no subs in the game for approximately the same amount of time now as the first recorded substitution. They got on with it regardless for generations. Not saying you're not wrong by the way and the 5 subs today is excessive. At this rate, it will be roll on, roll off at some point in the future.
I need a time machine bro
Tell Sala not to take that helicopter and we can see him for Cardiff
Don't take the plane on 6 Feb 58 let us see Duncan Edwards play
Tell senzo meyiwa not to two time mandisa and Kelly
Junior malanda to not be in that vehicle
Chapocense please lose that game that San lorenzo last min chance should be in
Asking pureta not to play anymore
Christian bentiez to rest
And more
The most disgusting thing os that song mocking them "a bunch of bouncing busby babes" DISGUSTING!!
Celtic showed them how it was done!
🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀
Haven't done much since though 😂😂
@@NathanMcCabe88 6 Euro cup semi's, 3 finals and 1 win! But yeah, not done much. If it wasn't for another Scotsman, what the fuck would you have done? In fact, if it wasn't for Scot's, you'd still be in the second division!
@@talkinghead3169 United aren't my first team, they've still won more than Celtic in Europe though 😋
@@NathanMcCabe88 If Celtic had access to the kind of money Man U have, we would have ruled the world. In fact, finances aside, Celtic are the biggest football club in the world, with an estimated (Conservatively) 10 million supporters worldwide. Celtic still hold most attendance records in domestic football and European. 140k for a domestic cup game, and 145k v Leeds at Hampden in the EC semi in 1970. The club also took nearly 100k to Seville for the Europa league final in 2003! 100k for an away game ...in Europe!! ...get it?
Celtic play in a two horse league. You have basically 4 games a season. You believe you are massive, yet why are you not doing well in Europe? You can rest the player most weeks. Myself and my dog could probably give the rest of your league a game. Making comments about Celtic beating a Busby team, means either you did not watch the video, you didn't understand it or just deluded. Now fuck off and enjoy playing Ross County.
I have a belief that the earlier days of Football ( the pink Saturday Football Vernons Days Was A More Form Of Innocent Football ⚽️ Legends 🫶..my maiden name - mercer. use married name today yet happily divorced 1980s.
THANKYOU IRELAND 🇮🇪
CLASSIC
Brilliant