Aye, I hope Rafael has one on.
Munich Remembered - 6th February 1958
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik (@Rood) was joined by comedian Ali Woods to look back at the best and worst moments of a rollercoaster season with the annual United Hour Awards.
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Sad day for all of us. RIP the Flowers of Manchester.
I remember reading a book about the Busby era when I was younger. Before that, I only knew the bare minimum about the club through short lived conversations and first hand accounts. Its weird to say, but when I read about the Munich Disaster, it was one of the first times I recognized the totality of death. I had never shed a tear while reading a book, but I couldn't hold it back when I read about the death of the lethal Tommy Taylor, the heroics of Harry Gregg, and the futile fight put up by the god-like figure Duncan Edwards. As I was some 40 years removed from the disaster while I read Dunphy's book, and even though I felt this almost unrestrained emotion, I knew I couldn't even contemplate what fans at the time must have felt; fans who looked upon the Babes as their heroes
Despite this tragedy and the sadness I felt, I was compelled to keep on reading. I wanted to know how out of such tragedy Sir Matt was able to go on. I tried to put myself in his situation, and I just knew that had I been the manager, I would have crawled into my bed and never looked upon the light of day again. I would have surrendered, I would have given in. But that was never an option for Sir Matt, or Sir Bobby, or the great Bill Foulkes.
There is nothing I love more about United then its beautiful and tragic history. Like Sir Alex says, United is the most romantic club in the world. There is little to rely upon today in sports, or even life for that that matter, and there are few constants. But the one thing I know is that no matter what happens, this club will never die. No matter how good or bad it gets, this club will persevere, and the spirit of the Babes, Sir Matt, and people like Jimmy Murphy will always be in this club's blood, forever transplanted within its DNA
Despite this tragedy and the sadness I felt, I was compelled to keep on reading. I wanted to know how out of such tragedy Sir Matt was able to go on. I tried to put myself in his situation, and I just knew that had I been the manager, I would have crawled into my bed and never looked upon the light of day again. I would have surrendered, I would have given in. But that was never an option for Sir Matt, or Sir Bobby, or the great Bill Foulkes.
There is nothing I love more about United then its beautiful and tragic history. Like Sir Alex says, United is the most romantic club in the world. There is little to rely upon today in sports, or even life for that that matter, and there are few constants. But the one thing I know is that no matter what happens, this club will never die. No matter how good or bad it gets, this club will persevere, and the spirit of the Babes, Sir Matt, and people like Jimmy Murphy will always be in this club's blood, forever transplanted within its DNA
RIP babes.
RIP to the babes.
RIP Babes.
RIP Babes; The Flowers of Manchester.
Rip
Nice interview with Giggs -
http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-F...ortance-of-players-learning-about-munich.aspx
http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-F...ortance-of-players-learning-about-munich.aspx
Never forgotten, forever loved.
55 years today
Gone but never forgotten
Gone but never forgotten
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RIP The Flowers of Manchester.
RIP Babes, never forgotten.
Always RemembeRED.
To the Busby Babes.
To the Busby Babes.
RIP. Forever young.
RIP the babes.
As the years go by, the pain this day brings grows stronger. "What if?" is a question often asked, but with the Babes, it doesn't work. To all those that died in the crash and not just our precious boys, may you all Rest in Peace.
The Flowers of Manchester
The Flowers of Manchester
Such a tragedy. The way the club pulled itself through afterwards will always epitomise what Manchester Untied is, all the way to our European Cup a mere 10 years later.
RIP the Babes
RIP the Babes
Just read through this whole thread and it gave me goosebumps.
RIP the Babes.
Heres a few snaps of the site in Munich that I took a few years back.
RIP the Babes.
Heres a few snaps of the site in Munich that I took a few years back.
I will never forget, it was a honour to watch them play, R.I.P.
RIP flowers of Manchester, always remembered.
RIP the Busby Babes, and everybody who lost their lives that day.
RIP flowers of Manchester, gone but not forgotten.
It has been confirmed this morning black armbands are being worn tonight. To pay respects to the crash and last weekends nightclub fire in Brazil.
Pity no United player will be involved in the Ireland match, would of liked to see armbands being worn here too.
I would have thought they would have them on anyway?
RIP The Busby Babes... never forgotten
RIP The babes! Lest we forget!
btw, why isn't there a special tribute banner on top?
btw, why isn't there a special tribute banner on top?
RIP babes. The follwoing generations have carried on your traditions and done you proud.
I Hope.
Never Forgotten
I Hope.
Never Forgotten
6th Feb again already 
A day of contradictions for me....the thought of the babes always brings tears to my eyes, the thought of those lost lives and missed moments, and all the special achievments never made.
But on the flip side the day I feel more United than any other, more so than any title win, cup final or big signing, the day I can look to other reds and feel part of a worldwide family, and feel proud.
God bless the babes and god bless United, each and every one of us where ever you are.
A day of contradictions for me....the thought of the babes always brings tears to my eyes, the thought of those lost lives and missed moments, and all the special achievments never made.
But on the flip side the day I feel more United than any other, more so than any title win, cup final or big signing, the day I can look to other reds and feel part of a worldwide family, and feel proud.
God bless the babes and god bless United, each and every one of us where ever you are.
The day the world of football stood still, and United.
Never forgotten.
Never Forgotten
Forever remembered.
Quality
My little lads 8th birthday today. He knows all the players from the disaster, bless him.
I've been over to the memorial a couple of times in Munich. Will be going back in June to pay my respects again.
Never forgotten
I've been over to the memorial a couple of times in Munich. Will be going back in June to pay my respects again.
Never forgotten
Whenever I talk to my father about the crash he always says the same thing,"Son, if God would have spared those boys,that European Cup would never have left these shores."
A broken heart a broken dream
A broken plane a broken team
No words were said a silent vow
We loved you then we love you now
Forever in our hearts and never to be forgotten.
God bless you all.
A broken heart a broken dream
A broken plane a broken team
No words were said a silent vow
We loved you then we love you now
Forever in our hearts and never to be forgotten.
God bless you all.