Manchester United fans can look forward to a new TV series that will delve into the club’s storied past, and there’s no shortage of material to work with. As reported by The Athletic, United have reached an agreement with Lionsgate to produce a historical series centred on the club.
Manchester United fans can look forward to a new TV series that will delve into the club’s storied past, and there’s no shortage of material to work with.
As reported by The Athletic, United have reached an agreement with Lionsgate to produce a historical series centred on the club.
The project is still in the early stages, but if it gets completed and sold, it could bring in a sum in the low millions for the club.
Specifics about which periods of history will be featured haven’t been revealed yet, but with so many eras and stories to choose from, there’s plenty of ground they could cover.
Man United’s beginnings and move to Old Trafford
Manchester United started out as Newton Heath LYR in 1878, back when the team wore green and gold – colours fans now use to show their frustration with the Glazer ownership.
The club’s direction changed completely in 1901, thanks to a lost dog. During a fundraising event on Oxford Road, full-back and captain Harry Stafford’s dog went missing.
The dog ended up with local brewer John Henry Davies, who would go on to save the club from financial ruin. When Davies took over in 1902, the club was renamed Manchester United.
Eight years after that rebrand, Manchester United moved into Old Trafford, where they have played ever since.
Busby Babes and the Munich air disaster
Following the end of World War II, Sir Matt Busby took over as Manchester United manager and built one of the most exciting teams in Europe.
Working alongside coach Jimmy Murphy, he developed the famous Busby Babes, who went on to win three First Division titles between 1952 and 1957.
But in 1958, tragedy struck. The plane carrying United’s team crashed during takeoff in Munich, killing eight players. It remains one of football’s most heartbreaking moments.
United’s European Cup triumph in 1968
It’s remarkable that Busby came back from his injuries to carry on. He rebuilt the side and, a decade later, led them to European glory.
United overcame Benfica 4-1 at Wembley in the final, with Sir Bobby Charlton scoring twice and George Best and Brian Kidd adding one each.
This was the first time an English club had lifted the trophy. Four decades later, United unveiled the Trinity Statue outside Old Trafford to honour Charlton, Best and Denis Law.
Sir Alex Ferguson, Class of ’92 and 1999 treble
After winning the First Division in 1967, United then went on a 25-year dry spell without winning a league title.
When Alex Ferguson took over as manager in 1986, he made it clear that his goal was to surpass Liverpool – a promise he fulfilled emphatically during his time at the club.
Ferguson ended up spending 27 years as United manager, bowing out in 2013 to the adoration of supporters at Old Trafford after winning 13 Premier League titles, five FA Cups, four League Cups, two Champions League trophies and one Fifa Club World Cup.
He became the most decorated British manager of all time at United and left a lasting legacy.
The Class of ’92 emerged under Ferguson’s watchful eye. Players like Gary Neville, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes and David Beckham rose through the club’s ranks to become household names around the world.
United won the iconic Treble in 1999 – becoming the first English side to win the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League in one season.
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