Manchester United fans came to Old Trafford enduring the terrible weather to pay their respects to the players, officials and reporters who lost their life at the 1958 Munich Air Disaster.
Friday 6th February marked the 68th anniversary of the tragedy that claimed the lives of 23 people, including eight Manchester United players and three officials.
The Munich Air Disaster is embedded in the club’s history and it has become a tradition for supporters to attend memorial services, both at Old Trafford and Manchesterplatz, the site of the crash.
Reverend John Boyers opened the event with hundreds of fans in attendance.
Andy Mitten, a well established United pundit and journalist gave a wonderful speech mentioning his own experiences of attending events both in Manchester and Munich.
Michael Carrick and Marc Skinner laid a wreath, followed by captains Bruno Fernandes and Maya Le Tissier.
Duncan Drasdo from the Manchester United Supporters Trust alongside representatives from the Under-13 Academy sides who read poetry.
The roll of honour was read by the youngsters followed by a gentle round of applause
Sammy McIlroy spoke on stage and other legends Arthur Albiston, Darren Fletcher, Brian Kidd, Denis Irwin, Lou Macari and Edwin van der Sar were in attendance. It was good to see Omar Berrada representing the Owners and the Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham.
The fans observed a minute of silence at the time of the crash – 3.04pm.
We will remember them.
A rendition of the song, The Flowers of Manchester was wonderful.
Please watch the event below:
Please see photographs below from Ged Noonan (@GedCamera)
