My dad was born in Manchester, but his old fella was a Scot - orange lodge & Rangers. He apparently told my dad he can support whoever he wants apart from United (Catholics). So he're we are... Must be something in the religion thing, even if the majority of people don't go by it now.Busby was deeply religious and I know from an ex youth player who was at the swamp at the time that he expected them to attend church/mass on a Sunday.
It was no coincidence Busby was followed by Frank OFarrel who was also a strong catholic.
In them days they also attracted huge support in Malta, a strong catholic country.
Also remember my old fella joking white smoke would appear from the chimneys in Trafford Park when the rags appointed a new manager, although my old fella had no time for religion.
Take away the rivalry and banter, I liked Busby and respected him, as a football manager and a human being.
He was a remarkable and wonderful man.
Yeah, my dad's told me a version of that same story since I was a kid.And was a Blue long before he went to Stretford.
I remember an interview on t.v with John Stalker, former Deputy Chief Constable. He knew Busby very well and told the story that Busby lived near Maine Road when he was at City and the cencus was being carried out at the time. He gave his occupation when asked and the council officer obviously didn't quite get the strong Scottish accent. He was, therefore, recorded as being a 'fruit-boiler'!
Obviously not bothered about catching arsenal who are on the same points as us or Leicester who are above them in the league.40 minutes ago
VanGaalEraFull Member
Setting ourselves up into a nice position.
City have Liverpool next game, we could conceivably be ahead of them in 2 weeks time.
Obviously not bothered about catching arsenal who are on the same points as us or Leicester who are above them in the league.
No, they aren't obsessed with us...honest.