At WTX News we bring to you the latest news from Manchester United FC as the ‘Red Devils’ start their campaign for trophies every season.
Following the super transfer of Cristiano Ronaldo back to the club, Man United continue to strive to add more silverware to their cabinet this season.
United are financially sound, under the stewardship of Ed Woodward and have developed an excellent financial model that others would like to duplicate. They typically hover in the top three football clubs in the world, interchanging places with Real Madrid and Barcelona FC.
WTX News will keep you up to date with United’s efforts in the Premier League, UEFA Champions League and Carabao Cup.
The club has become more active on social media since 2016 and has an official Twitter account with 29.1 million followers.
Munich Disaster 1958
Tragedy struck at the heart of Manchester United in 1958 when the plane carrying the team home from a European Cup tie against Red Star Belgrade crashed.
The crash occurred on February 6 in Munich and it claimed the lives of 23 people, with 21 passengers surviving the incident.
Of the 23 who died, eight – namely Bent, Byrne, Colman, Edwards, Jones, Pegg, Taylor and Whelan – were United players.
It has since defined the club with the evolution of Busby’s babes. The team fielded from youth players and borrowed following the Munich air disaster.
Manchester United FC
Manchester United Football Club (commonly referred to as Man U or Man United) is a professional football club based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, England, that competes in the Premier League. It also regularly qualifies for the Champions League and has been crowned champions of England for a record 20 times.
Man United is one of the top professional football clubs. The club was founded in 1878 under the name Newton Heath LYR Football Club and later renamed Manchester United in 1902.
The club has the nickname “the Red Devils.”
Stadium – Old Trafford – The Theatre of Dreams
The Red Devils play all their home games at the Old Trafford stadium based in Manchester. It is the second-largest stadium in England behind Wembley with a capacity of 74,140. It is the eleventh biggest stadium in Europe and is one of the most iconic stadiums in the world.
The Address of Old Trafford is: Sir Matt Busby Way, Old Trafford, Stretford, Manchester M16 0RA, United Kingdom
Why is it named Old Trafford?
Old Trafford was a crossing point over the River Irwell in ancient times. The name Old Trafford comes from the time when there were two Trafford Halls, Old Trafford Hall and New Trafford Hall.
The name of the area around Old Trafford Hall may subsequently have become shortened to Old Trafford.
Why is it called Stretford End?
Training ground – Carrington
Manchester United fixtures
All of Man Utd fixtures on TV and Manchester United live. can be followed on WTX News. WTX Sports team actively follow and report on all of the games,
Man Utd fixtures on TV
Coverage of Manchester United’s games will be televised and shown on Sky Sports and/ or BT Sports – with Sky having the most number of Premier League matches.
Football will not be broadcast on TV channels due to stadiums opening back up. However, England’s World Cup qualifier matches will be shown on either ITV or the BBC as they share broadcast rights.
Manchester United live
The latest on Manchester United live around the clock as well as the latest gossip and transfer talk, team news and where and how to watch each game.
We also follow and post the latest news from Carrington, Manchester United’s training ground, providing united fans with insights and updates from the training sessions.
Where you can follow the latest news about Manchester United?
The club’s official website is www.manutd.com
You can also follow United’s progress via the Clubs TV Channel, aptly named Man United TV
As well as this you can follow the club on all their official social media channels on most platforms. The club also benefits from localised and global fan groups who are devoted to the latest news about their favourite team.
It is especially interesting leading up to big games between rivals in the premier league and Champions League.
Their local derby games are with Manchester City FC, based less than 5 miles away from Old Trafford. but their biggest rivalry is Liverpool FC, who are their fiercest rivals in Europe and the Premier League.
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