United Thread 2015/16

[Bbc spokesman]

The rags were founded as a railway company team. According to my late old fella our former player Matt Busby who was Catholic " encouraged" the idea the rags were catholic to attract Catholic supporters . I might be wrong but it wouldn't surprise me. Apologies if this is going over old ground .

 

[CheethamHillBlue]

At least nobodies being charged to watch that shit, even when it's done to rags that's fucking cruelty.

You are far too kind for your own good. ;-)

 

[dario2739]

The rags were founded as a railway company team. According to my late old fella our former player Matt Busby who was Catholic " encouraged" the idea the rags were catholic to attract Catholic supporters . I might be wrong but it wouldn't surprise me. Apologies if this is going over old ground .

I think you're right - also seem to remember that their railworker founder was a Scouser!

 

[malg]

2 points behind us!

 

[deafmanstevo]

2 points behind us!

No we are 2 points in front of them!

 

[Vienna_70]

No we are 2 points in front of them!

Is the correct statement!

 

[mat]

I think you're right - also seem to remember that their railworker founder was a Scouser!

No wonder they despise them.

 

[Shirley]

The rags were founded as a railway company team. According to my late old fella our former player Matt Busby who was Catholic " encouraged" the idea the rags were catholic to attract Catholic supporters . I might be wrong but it wouldn't surprise me. Apologies if this is going over old ground .

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.

 

[gordondaviesmoustache]

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.

 

[A Blue]

Met him once at Didsbury/Withington (always get the two mixed up ) golf course as a teen. He said "Hello". I said "Gnomphh". Full of quick reply's like that.