Manchester United fans are going to be treated to a new historical TV series about the club’s heritage and there is plenty to explore.
According to The Athletic, United have agreed a deal with TV production company Lionsgate to produce a series about the club’s history.
The series is in a developmental stage, but is set to earn the club a guaranteed sum in the low multi-million pounds if it is finished and sold.
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There are not currently many details about which periods of the club’s history will be covered, but there is no shortage of options.
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Formation of Man United and move to Old Trafford
United were originally founded as Newton Heath LYR (Lancashire and Yorkshire railway) in 1878, when players iconically wore green and gold – colours now used by fans in protest towards the Glazer family.
In 1901, the course of United’s history changed forever because of a lost dog. The club held a fundraising event on Oxford Road in central Manchester, but the club mascot – the dog of full-back and captain Harry Stafford – went missing.
The dog ended up finding local brewer and businessman, John Henry Davies. Eager, who went on to save the club from bankruptcy and became its new chairman. Upon their takeover in 1902, the club was renamed Manchester United
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Just eight years later in 1910, United moved into Old Trafford.
The Busby Babes and the Munich Air Disaster
After the end of the Second World War, Sir Matt Busby became the manager of Manchester United, and he went on to create one of the most exciting teams across Europe.
Joined by Jimmy Murphy as a coach, the famous Busby Babes were born. United won three First Division titles between 1952 and 1957.
However, on February 6, 1958, tragedy struck with the Munich Air Disaster. In the darkest day of United’s history, eight players died.
Winning the 1968 European Cup
Remarkably, Busby recovered from his wounds and kept the red flag flying high. He rebuilt United and, just 10 years later, went on to lift the European Cup.
United beat Benfica 4-1 at Wembley Stadium in the final, with Sir Bobby Charlton scoring twice alongside goals from George Best and Brian Kidd.
It was the first time an English club had won the European Cup. 40 years later in 2008, United unveiled the Trinity Statue outside Old Trafford showing club legends Charlton, Best and Denis Law arm in arm.
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.
United appointed Alex Ferguson as manager in 1986, and the rest is history. The legendary Scotsman vowed to ‘knock Liverpool off their perch’ and he more than delivered on that promise.
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Giving young people an opportunity is a fantastic thing and they very seldom let you down. These lads never let me down when they put that jersey on.
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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.
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He became the most decorated British manager of all time at United, and left a lasting legacy.
Under Ferguson, the Class of ’92 graduated from the club’s academy and went on to become a dominant force in English football. Stars such as Gary Neville, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes and David Beckham came through the club’s ranks and went on to become superstars at Old Trafford.
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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