The decline that had started in the 1920′s continued at the outset of the 1930′s. United finished 17th in 1929/30, to fill their fans with dread. Their fears were realised in the next season, when United made the worst start in their history by losing their first twelve league matches in a row. The dozen [...]

After several alternatives including Manchester Central and Manchester Celtic were rejected, Manchester United were born in April/May 1902. United played Accrington Stanley in Nov 1902 and won 7-0. And then beat Oswaldtwistle Rovers 3-2. The very first “derby” game as United v city saw the teams share the points 1-1, played at Bank Street. Attendances [...]

The words Old Trafford entered football folklore for the first time during the 1909/10 season. The land on which the stadium was built was bought by the Manchester Brewery Company (John Henry Davies) and leased to the club. Davies himself paid for the building work, which commenced in 1908 under the supervision of the renowned [...]