[87] An all-grey away kit worn during the 1995–96 season was dropped after just five games; in its final outing against Southampton, Alex Ferguson instructed the team to change into the third kit during half-time. [82] Very few changes were made to the kit until 1922 when the club adopted white shirts bearing a deep red "V" around the neck, similar to the shirt worn in the 1909 FA Cup Final. Season 2016/2017. [156][157] Nike announced that they would not renew their kit supply deal with Manchester United after the 2014–15 season, citing rising costs. [39] He was replaced by Ron Atkinson, who immediately broke the British record transfer fee to sign Bryan Robson from West Bromwich Albion. [40], Alex Ferguson and his assistant Archie Knox arrived from Aberdeen on the day of Atkinson's dismissal,[41] and guided the club to an 11th-place finish in the league. In June 1971, Frank O'Farrell was appointed as manager, but lasted less than 18 months before being replaced by Tommy Docherty in December 1972. (1969–1986), History of Manchester United F.C. [152] Umbro's sponsorship lasted for ten years, followed by Nike's record-breaking £302.9 million deal that lasted until 2015; 3.8 million replica shirts were sold in the first 22 months with the company. [111] The club states that its worldwide fan base includes more than 200 officially recognised branches of the Manchester United Supporters Club (MUSC), in at least 24 countries. The Manchester United squad on Sports Mole. Relegated again in 1931, Manchester United became a yo-yo club, achieving its all-time lowest position of 20th place in the Second Division in 1934. We use cookies to improve your browsing experience and help us improve manutd.com. [16] After two seasons, the club was relegated to the Second Division. Premier League. In 1952, the club won the First Division, its first league title for 41 years. [12][113] A 2014 study showed that Manchester United had the loudest fans in the Premier League. [83] Since 1997–98, white socks have been the preferred choice for European games, which are typically played on weeknights, to aid with player visibility. Manchester United. This resulted in the club starting the 1892–93 season in the First Division, by which time it had become independent of the railway company and dropped the "LYR" from its name. [131] In July 2012, Manchester United was ranked first by Forbes magazine in its list of the ten most valuable sports team brands, valuing the Manchester United brand at $2.23 billion. Unsubscribe at any time in your browser settings. Manchester United. Manchester United is one of the most widely supported football clubs in the world,[11][12] and has rivalries with Liverpool, Manchester City, Arsenal and Leeds United. The following season, with the club in danger of relegation by November, Atkinson was dismissed. On 18 December 2018, with United in sixth place in the Premier League table, 19 points behind leaders Liverpool and 11 points outside the Champions League places, Mourinho was sacked after 144 games in charge. [145] Manchester United announced their first training kit sponsor in August 2011, agreeing a four-year deal with DHL reported to be worth £40 million; it is believed to be the first instance of training kit sponsorship in English football. 1 /29 Man United squad 2019-20 | Injuries, contracts and squad numbers. The new $80m-a-year shirt deal is worth $559m over seven years and features the logo of General Motors brand Chevrolet. Docherty was dismissed shortly afterwards, following the revelation of his affair with the club physiotherapist's wife. [7] By winning the UEFA Europa League in 2016–17, they became one of five clubs to have won all three main UEFA club competitions. Manchester United 25-man squad list confirmed for 2017/18 Fri, September 1, 2017 Express Sport brings you Manchester United's 25-man squad list for the 2017/18 season [16] The team initially played games against other departments and railway companies, but on 20 November 1880, they competed in their first recorded match; wearing the colours of the railway company – green and gold – they were defeated 6–0 by Bolton Wanderers' reserve team. [29][30], Assistant manager Jimmy Murphy took over as manager while Busby recovered from his injuries and the club's makeshift side reached the FA Cup final, which they lost to Bolton Wanderers. [74] Van Gaal was ultimately sacked just two days after the cup final victory, with United having finished 5th in the league. 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[143][144] At the beginning of the 2010–11 season, American reinsurance company Aon became the club's principal sponsor in a four-year deal reputed to be worth approximately £80 million, making it the most lucrative shirt sponsorship deal in football history. rivalry, Leeds United F.C.–Manchester United F.C. [150] Adidas received the contract in 1980,[151] before Umbro started a second spell in 1992. For other uses, see, Sources are divided on the exact date of the meeting and subsequent name change. [43] Reportedly on the verge of being dismissed, victory over Crystal Palace in the 1990 FA Cup Final replay (after a 3–3 draw) saved Ferguson's career. Man. [100], Following Manchester United's first league title in 1908 and the FA Cup a year later, it was decided that Bank Street was too restrictive for Davies' ambition;[100] in February 1909, six weeks before the club's first FA Cup title, Old Trafford was named as the home of Manchester United, following the purchase of land for around £60,000. United reveal squad numbers for 2018/19. Editors' Picks. The most successful clubs from the best leagues revealed", "On This Day: United's Historic 'Double Double, "Manchester United win the UEFA Europa League", "Europa League final: Manchester United on the brink of unique achievement no other English club could ever match", "Treble treble: The teams that won the treble", "Why Do Manchester United Still Not Have a Women's Team? Part of the new seating was used for the first time on 26 March 2006, when an attendance of 69,070 became a new Premier League record. [170] A few years later, a power struggle emerged between the club's manager, Alex Ferguson, and his horse-racing partners, John Magnier and J. P. McManus, who had gradually become the majority shareholders. [116], Manchester United has rivalries with Arsenal, Leeds United, Liverpool, and Manchester City, against whom they contest the Manchester derby. [95] A similar attendance was also recorded for a friendly match against Gorton Villa on 5 September 1889. By using our website you agree to use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy, United Briefing: Lindelof gives back update, Follow us on Via Twitter External Website. Since then, they have gone on to win a record 20 top-division titles – including a record 13 Premier League titles – and their total of 12 FA Cups is second only to Arsenal (14). [19] In 1902, majority ownership passed to the four local businessmen who invested £500 to save the club from bankruptcy, including future club president John Henry Davies. [15] From 2012, some shares of the club were listed on the New York Stock Exchange, although the Glazer family retains overall ownership and control of the club. [237], A team called Manchester United Supporters Club Ladies began operations in the late 1970s and was unofficially recognised as the club's senior women's team. Manchester United Old Trafford Manchester Red Devils The club's focus on commercial and sporting success brought significant profits in an industry often characterised by chronic losses. They remained part of their home kits until 1927. Despite major signings, including Joe Jordan, Gordon McQueen, Gary Bailey, and Ray Wilkins, the team failed to achieve any significant results; they finished in the top two in 1979–80 and lost to Arsenal in the 1979 FA Cup Final. [26] In 1957, Manchester United became the first English team to compete in the European Cup, despite objections from The Football League, who had denied Chelsea the same opportunity the previous season. [51], Manchester United won the league again in the 1999–2000 and 2000–01 seasons. [101], Bombing in the Second World War destroyed much of the stadium; the central tunnel in the South Stand was all that remained of that quarter. [180] Despite restructuring, the club's debt prompted protests from fans on 23 January 2010, at Old Trafford and the club's Trafford Training Centre. [48] Losing 1–0 going into injury time in the 1999 UEFA Champions League Final, Teddy Sheringham and Ole Gunnar Solskjær scored late goals to claim a dramatic victory over Bayern Munich, in what is considered one of the greatest comebacks of all time. Since the inception of the Premier League, Manchester United has received the largest share of the revenue generated from the BSkyB broadcasting deal. rivalry, Arsenal F.C.–Manchester United F.C. [31][32] Busby rebuilt the team through the 1960s by signing players such as Denis Law and Pat Crerand, who combined with the next generation of youth players – including George Best – to win the FA Cup in 1963. [65][66] The club announced the next day that Everton manager David Moyes would replace him from 1 July, having signed a six-year contract. In 1995, the North Stand was redeveloped into three tiers, restoring capacity to approximately 55,000. UTD 2016/2017 FIFA 17 Ultimate Team Squad - join the discussion or make a squad of your own! [49] The club then became the only British team to ever win the Intercontinental Cup after beating Palmeiras 1–0 in Tokyo. [240][241], This article is about the men's football club. You previously blocked notifications from manutd.com. [82], After the name change in 1902, the club colours were changed to red shirts, white shorts, and black socks, which has become the standard Manchester United home kit. These were dismantled in 1987 and replaced by a lighting system embedded in the roof of each stand, which remains in use today. [35] First used on 25 March 1957 and costing £40,000, four 180-foot (55 m) pylons were erected, each housing 54 individual floodlights. These include an all-black strip with blue and gold trimmings between 1993 and 1995, the navy blue shirt with silver horizontal pinstripes worn during the 1999–2000 season,[86] and the 2011–12 away kit, which had a royal blue body and sleeves with hoops made of small midnight navy blue and black stripes, with black shorts and blue socks. An Analysis of the Man Utd Squad- The 2017-18 Edition Utd got away with one last season as a Europa League win saved what would otherwise have been a disaster of a season. 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[73], Under Van Gaal, United won a 12th FA Cup, but a disappointing slump in the middle of his second season led to rumours of the board sounding out potential replacements. [17] By 1888, the club had become a founding member of The Combination, a regional football league. [232] The club's first trophy was the Manchester Cup, which they won as Newton Heath LYR in 1886. [127], The "Roses Rivalry" with Leeds stems from the Wars of the Roses, fought between the House of Lancaster and the House of York, with Manchester United representing Lancashire and Leeds representing Yorkshire. Last updated 31/07/2017 . [97] Newton Heath's first league match at Bank Street was played against Burnley on 1 September 1893, when 10,000 people saw Alf Farman score a hat-trick, Newton Heath's only goals in a 3–2 win. [70] They also failed to qualify for the Europa League, meaning that it was the first time Manchester United had not qualified for a European competition since 1990. Architect Archibald Leitch was given a budget of £30,000 for construction; original plans called for seating capacity of 100,000, though budget constraints forced a revision to 77,000. [94] Although attendances were not recorded for many of the earliest matches at North Road, the highest documented attendance was approximately 15,000 for a First Division match against Sunderland on 4 March 1893. While reconstruction took place, the team played its "home" games at Manchester City's Maine Road ground; Manchester United was charged £5,000 per year, plus a nominal percentage of gate receipts. £600 million) initial public offering (IPO) on the Singapore stock exchange that would value the club at more than £2 billion;[185] however, in July 2012, the club announced plans to list its IPO on the New York Stock Exchange instead. List of under-23s and academy players with senior squad numbers. In a dispute that stemmed from contested ownership of the horse Rock of Gibraltar, Magnier and McManus attempted to have Ferguson removed from his position as manager, and the board responded by approaching investors to attempt to reduce the Irishmen's majority. Manchester United's Champions League squad for 2017/18 Thu, September 14, 2017 ... Man Utd legend Sir Alex Ferguson makes cheeky comment to Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp. We are pleased to confirm the official Manchester United squad numbers for the 2019/20 Premier League season, including a significant change for … [140] Manchester United has also consistently enjoyed the highest commercial income of any English club; in 2005–06, the club's commercial arm generated £51 million, compared to £42.5 million at Chelsea, £39.3 million at Liverpool, £34 million at Arsenal and £27.9 million at Newcastle United. [149], The club's first kit manufacturer was Umbro, until a five-year deal was agreed with Admiral Sportswear in 1975. The attacking style of play adopted by this team (in contrast to the defensive-minded "catenaccio" approach favoured by the leading Italian teams of the era) "captured the imagination of the English footballing public". The team finished third in 2001–02, before regaining the title in 2002–03. Manchester United. [112] The club takes advantage of this support through its worldwide summer tours. Man Utd: Shaw misheard ref's penalty conversation. The club's most successful decade, however, came in the 1990s under Alex Ferguson; five league titles, four FA Cups, one League Cup, five Charity Shields (one shared), one UEFA Champions League, one UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, one UEFA Super Cup and one Intercontinental Cup. [136], As the second English football club to float on the London Stock Exchange in 1991, the club raised significant capital, with which it further developed its commercial strategy. Friday 10 August 2018 10:00. [148] The contract for the training kit sponsorship was then sold to Aon in April 2013 for a deal worth £180 million over eight years, which also included purchasing the naming rights for the Trafford Training Centre. Wayne Rooney scored his 250th goal for United, a stoppage time equaliser in a league game against Stoke City in January, surpassing Sir Bobby Charlton as the club's all-time top scorer. [106][107] Manchester United has the second highest average attendance of European football clubs only behind Borussia Dortmund. 37 Players/Coaches. [11], In an initial five-year deal worth £500,000, Sharp Electronics became the club's first shirt sponsor at the beginning of the 1982–83 season, a relationship that lasted until the end of the 1999–2000 season, when Vodafone agreed a four-year, £30 million deal. [62], On 8 May 2013, Ferguson announced that he was to retire as manager at the end of the football season, but would remain at the club as a director and club ambassador. [84] The current home kit is a red shirt with the trademark Adidas three stripes in red on the shoulders, white shorts, and black socks. [18] Captain Harry Stafford found four local businessmen, including John Henry Davies (who became club president), each willing to invest £500 in return for a direct interest in running the club and who subsequently changed the name;[19] on 24 April 1902, Manchester United was officially born. [99] Following financial investment, new club president John Henry Davies paid £500 for the erection of a new 1,000-seat stand at Bank Street. [142] Vodafone agreed to pay £36 million to extend the deal by four years, but after two seasons triggered a break clause in order to concentrate on its sponsorship of the Champions League. (1986–2013), Independent Manchester United Supporters' Association, Liverpool F.C.–Manchester United F.C. In recognition of the team's tragedy, UEFA invited the club to compete in the 1958–59 European Cup alongside eventual League champions Wolverhampton Wanderers. Previous clubs: Leicester (2017-19), Hull City (2014-17), Wigan (2015 Loan), Sheff Utd (2011-14) After the war, the club received compensation from the War Damage Commission in the amount of £22,278. Log In, Register now and personalise your profile, We use cookies to improve your browsing experience and help us improve manutd.com. [35], Following an eighth-place finish in the 1969–70 season and a poor start to the 1970–71 season, Busby was persuaded to temporarily resume managerial duties, and McGuinness returned to his position as reserve team coach. records and statistics, North West Women's Regional Football League, second division of women's football in England, "The Annual RPI and Average Earnings for Britain, 1209 to Present (New Series)", "Man United must aim for top four, not title challenge – Mourinho", "Marcus Rashford's 92nd minute winner enough for Man United to scrape a win at Bournemouth", "Leeds United England's 12th biggest club, according to Sky Sports study", "Liverpool v Manchester United: The bitter rivalry", "BBC ON THIS DAY – 14 – 1969: Matt Busby retires from Man United", "The 49 trophies of Sir Alex Ferguson – the most successful managerial career Britain has ever known", "Sir Alex Ferguson successful because he was given time, says Steve Bruce", "Barça, the most loved club in the world", "Manchester United remain football's top revenue-generator", "Could the Glazers lose their public enemy No.1 tag at Manchester United? Manchester United Tour 2017: 27-man squad confirmed Sun, July 9, 2017 ... Man Utd legend Roy Keane's rant at Jamie Carragher comes true ahead of Liverpool clash. Accountancy firm and sports industry consultants Deloitte estimate that Manchester United has 75 million fans worldwide. Following the league's dissolution after only one season, Newton Heath joined the newly formed Football Alliance, which ran for three seasons before being merged with The Football League. [234] When they won the European Cup (now the UEFA Champions League) for a second time in 1999, along with the Premier League and the FA Cup, they became the first English club to win the Treble. Business data for Manchester United F.C. Victor Lindelof, 3. Man Utd 2017-18 preview: Transfers, full squad, fixtures, shirt numbers & tickets. ... Solskjaer rages at penalty talk as Man Utd draw another blank at Chelsea. [56] In December 2008, the club became the first British team to win the FIFA Club World Cup and followed this with the 2008–09 Football League Cup, and its third successive Premier League title. Update your browser preferences to start receiving news alerts. Man Utd Squad and Players Numbers. [40] United then became the first English club to do the Double twice when they won both competitions again in 1995–96,[46] before retaining the league title once more in 1996–97 with a game to spare. The 1958 Munich air disaster claimed the lives of eight players. ©2021 Manchester United FC Ltd. [5][120][121] It is considered to be one of the biggest rivalries in the football world and is considered the most famous fixture in English football. [103], The Taylor Report's requirement for an all-seater stadium lowered capacity at Old Trafford to around 44,000 by 1993. The building was constructed by Messrs Brameld and Smith of Manchester. [102] Later improvements included the addition of roofs, first to the Stretford End and then to the North and East Stands. [92], Newton Heath initially played on a field on North Road, close to the railway yard; the original capacity was about 12,000, but club officials deemed the facilities inadequate for a club hoping to join The Football League. It also contains a table with average age, cumulative market value and average market value for each player position and overall. [129][130], Manchester United has been described as a global brand; a 2011 report by Brand Finance, valued the club's trademarks and associated intellectual property at £412 million – an increase of £39 million on the previous year, valuing it at £11 million more than the second best brand, Real Madrid – and gave the brand a strength rating of AAA (Extremely Strong). Man Utd head to Turin to face Real Sociedad in the … This attention often generates greater interest in on-the-field activities, and hence generates sponsorship opportunities – the value of which is driven by television exposure. [142], To commence at the start of the 2006–07 season, American insurance corporation AIG agreed a four-year £56.5 million deal which in September 2006 became the most valuable in the world. Despite that at the end of the season Utd had been the second most successful team in England and the future was looking fairly bright. [50] Ferguson was subsequently knighted for his services to football. As a result, the club went from being debt-free to being saddled with debts of £540 million, at interest rates of between 7% to 20%. Man Utd squad numbers confirmed for 2019-20 season: Anthony Martial handed No.9 shirt. [133] In January 2013, the club became the first sports team in the world to be valued at $3 billion. [77] The following season, United finished second in the league – their highest league placing since 2013 – but were still 19 points behind rivals Manchester City. [122][123][124][125][126] Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson said in 2002, "My greatest challenge was knocking Liverpool right off their fucking perch". Season 2017/2018. [40] In 1993, the club won its first league title since 1967, and a year later, for the first time since 1957, it won a second consecutive title – alongside the FA Cup – to complete the first "Double" in the club's history. [98], When the Bank Street ground was temporarily closed by bailiffs in 1902, club captain Harry Stafford raised enough money to pay for the club's next away game at Bristol City and found a temporary ground at Harpurhey for the next reserves game against Padiham. [162], Originally funded by the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Company, the club became a limited company in 1892 and sold shares to local supporters for £1 via an application form. The club had a successful period under the management of Matt Busby, starting with the FA Cup in 1948 and culminating with becoming the first English club to win the European Cup in 1968, winning five league titles in the intervening years. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Downloaded from Companies House UK, (in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish), the Glazer family retains overall ownership and control of the club, History of Manchester United F.C. Manchester United was the highest-earning football club in the world for 2016–17, with an annual revenue of €676.3 million,[13] and the world's third most valuable football club in 2019, valued at £3.15 billion ($3.81 billion). Phil Jones, 12. 34 Players/Coaches. players § Club captains, Manchester United F.C. Manchester United » Squad 2015/2016. [158][159] Since the start of the 2015–16 season, Adidas has manufactured Manchester United's kit as part of a world-record 10-year deal worth a minimum of £750 million. Men's adidas Red Manchester United 2020/21 Home Replica Custom Jersey, Men's adidas Bruno Fernandes Red Manchester United 2020/21 Home Player Replica Jersey, Adult Manchester United Face Covering 3-Pack, Already signed for United? [189] As of 2019, the Glazers retain ultimate control over the club, with over 70% of shares, and even higher voting power. A second consecutive League Cup final appearance in 1992 saw the club win that competition for the first time as well, following a 1–0 win against Nottingham Forest at Wembley Stadium. Reserves and Academy, List of Manchester United F.C. This page displays a detailed overview of the club's current squad. Manchester United won the First Division for the second time in 1911, but at the end of the following season, Mangnall left the club to join Manchester City. View Manchester United FC squad and player information on the official website of the Premier League. General information. [141] Through Manchester United Finance and the club's membership scheme, One United, those with an affinity for the club can purchase a range of branded goods and services. Squad Manchester United. [91] From 2006–07 to 2013–14, the third kit was the previous season's away kit, albeit updated with the new club sponsor in 2006–07 and 2010–11, apart from 2008–09 when an all-blue kit was launched to mark the 40th anniversary of the 1967–68 European Cup success. [34] They then represented Europe in the 1968 Intercontinental Cup against Estudiantes of Argentina, but lost the tie after losing the first leg in Buenos Aires, before a 1–1 draw at Old Trafford three weeks later. [23], In October 1945, the impending resumption of football led to the managerial appointment of Matt Busby, who demanded an unprecedented level of control over team selection, player transfers and training sessions. Alex Ferguson won 38 trophies as manager, including 13 Premier League titles, 5 FA Cups and 2 UEFA Champions Leagues, between 1986 and 2013,[8][9][10] when he announced his retirement. [134] Forbes magazine valued the club at $3.3 billion – $1.2 billion higher than the next most valuable sports team. [187], The New York Stock Exchange allows for different shareholders to enjoy different voting rights over the club. (1878–1945), History of Manchester United F.C. [235][236], Especially short competitions such as the Charity/Community Shield, Intercontinental Cup (now defunct), FIFA Club World Cup or UEFA Super Cup are not generally considered to contribute towards a Double or Treble. [184], In August 2011, the Glazers were believed to have approached Credit Suisse in preparation for a $1 billion (approx. Season 2018/2019. [71] On 19 May 2014, it was confirmed that Louis van Gaal would replace Moyes as Manchester United manager on a three-year deal, with Giggs as his assistant. Use the menu to sort the list per statistic including their FC Player Form Ranking.
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