Sir Bobby is allowed to recollect his memories of the 1968 European Cup defeat of Benfica in 1968 and give his thoughts on Saturday nights Final against Barcelona. It makes for a fascinating story which should be read by United – and indeed, all football fans.
Sir Bobby is allowed to recollect his memories of the 1968 European Cup defeat of Benfica in 1968 and give his thoughts on Saturday nights Final against Barcelona. It makes for a fascinating story which should be read by United – and indeed, all football fans.
When Manchester United visit Wolves on Saturday it will be one day short of the Munich anniversary and unlike some other cretins around the country, you can be certain fans at Molineux will mark that solemn occasion with the utmost respect. Apart from the tragedy itself, Wolverhampton lost one of their own who is still revered to this very day. Duncan Edwards was born in the town of Dudley just south of the city and had it not been for the persistence of United manager Sir Matt Busby, the youngster could have easily signed for the Wolves. The story goes that Busby arrived at the Edwards family home soon after midnight to make sure that he secures the youngster’s signature
