Author Topic: Munich 1958 (Read 63505 times)

Yorkykopite · « **Reply #160 on:** February 6, 2015, 09:36:44 am »

We all recoil at the thought of a young sportsman or woman cut down in their prime. But a whole team of them? It hardly bears thinking about. One of sport's great tragedies. RIP lads.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #161 on:** February 6, 2015, 09:37:46 am »

24/7 · « **Reply #162 on:** February 6, 2015, 09:51:34 am »

Solomon Grundy · « **Reply #163 on:** February 6, 2015, 10:28:45 am »

RIP to all those who died that fateful day.

Harinder · « **Reply #164 on:** February 6, 2015, 10:41:47 am »

Floydy · « **Reply #165 on:** February 6, 2015, 08:53:06 pm »

RIP - Terrible tragedy

bigbear · « **Reply #166 on:** February 6, 2015, 08:54:12 pm »

RIP.

YNWA.

red_Mark1980 · « **Reply #167 on:** February 6, 2015, 11:26:27 pm »

I'm 35 and obviously wasn't even a glint in my dad's eye.

But in the years before he died he showed me that before anything else we are human beings.

Tragedies, whoever they affect directly should affect us all.

RIP

jimbo196843 · « **Reply #168 on:** February 7, 2015, 08:13:41 am »

JohnnoWhite · « **Reply #169 on:** February 7, 2015, 09:32:11 am »

As I always have known and believed, top quality respect and top class recognition from the REAL football fans who support - and with much justification - our greatest club rivals in the English game. A very much appreciated Thank-you from this long-time United follower.

Solomon Grundy · « **Reply #170 on:** February 7, 2015, 10:02:23 am »

Quote from: JohnnoWhite on February 7, 2015, 09:32:11 am

As I always have known and believed, top quality respect and top class recognition from the REAL football fans who support - and with much justification - our greatest club rivals in the English game. A very much appreciated Thank-you from this long-time United follower.

Don't mention it Johnno. Football rivalry doesn't even come into it when the loss of human life is involved.

JohnnoWhite · « **Reply #171 on:** February 7, 2015, 10:10:18 am »

I know this mate but still, it always is nice to see pure decency and humanity surface above tribal rivalries. We both of us know this is not very sadly, always the case.

JohnnoWhite · « **Reply #172 on:** February 7, 2015, 10:15:17 am »

Quote from: United on January 24, 2008, 02:29:21 am

Thank you all for your kind words

There are some other things that happened over Munich that fans of both clubs would do well to remember

After the crash Liverpool were the first ones to ask us "What can we do to help?" In fact you offered us the pick of your reserve team

Bill Shankly, who was at Huddersfield at the time went to Munich to visit Matt Busby in hospital, apart from his immediate family Shanks was the only one to do so

That's why you will never hear us older United fans put you down, we'll laugh and take the Micheal when you lose to us, or accept it when you win, but deep down there is a fond memory and respect for you,

But again thank you - somethings are bigger than rivalry

I must have missed your post mate - when I joined RAWK. Just browsing and doing a Feb 6th catch-up. Very nice and simple thank-you posting mate. From one old United fan to another, all credit to you for making it.

redprodigal · « **Reply #173 on:** February 7, 2015, 12:53:34 pm »

RIP. YNWA.

kalle-anka · « **Reply #174 on:** February 8, 2015, 09:29:05 am »

Mutton Geoff · « **Reply #175 on:** February 8, 2015, 08:29:48 pm »

I dont think my uncle ever got over the loss of Duncan Edwards, what a player he would have been.

Mulls3 · « **Reply #176 on:** February 11, 2015, 11:23:28 am »

Fantastic piece to read, that.

I didn't know largely anything about the facts involved in the munich disaster.

Both Liverpool and Manchester have many similarities in both the city, the people and its football. Maybe it's the similarities that breed the hatred. Hopefully one day, we can get past all the stupidity and appreciate each other and show respect where/when necessary.

RIP

MichaelA · « **Reply #177 on:** February 6, 2016, 08:11:17 am »

Always a sobering read on the anniversary. 58 years since '58. Spare a thought today, Reds.

Twelfth Man · « **Reply #178 on:** February 6, 2016, 08:24:34 am »

jimbo196843 · « **Reply #179 on:** February 6, 2016, 08:29:58 am »

Very sad. RIP

JohnnoWhite · « **Reply #180 on:** February 6, 2016, 08:42:52 am »

Aye bloody hell, can't hardly believe it is 58 years ago. I was just 12 and a bit (New Year's Eve 1945 born) and on my way home from school when I saw the scrawled headlines on little billboards (that used to be outside newspaper shops back then) saying our lads plane had crashed at Munich.

I certainly will never forget Thursday 6th Feb 1958 - burned into my soul.

Sleep in peace all the lost lads - you're remembered for all time.

KillieRed · « **Reply #181 on:** February 6, 2016, 08:53:26 am »

Respect to the boys of '58.

RIP

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #182 on:** February 6, 2016, 09:02:44 am »

Quote from: JohnnoWhite on February 6, 2016, 08:42:52 am

Aye bloody hell, can't hardly believe it is 58 years ago. I was just 12 and a bit (New Year's Eve 1945 born) and on my way home from school when I saw the scrawled headlines on little billboards (that used to be outside newspaper shops back then) saying our lads plane had crashed at Munich.

I certainly will never forget Thursday 6th Feb 1958 - burned into my soul.

Sleep in peace all the lost lads - you're remembered for all time.

Can't imagiqne how that must have felt.

RIP.

24/7 · « **Reply #183 on:** February 6, 2016, 09:47:49 am »

Rest In Peace

reddebs · « **Reply #184 on:** February 6, 2016, 11:21:13 am »

RIP Busbys Babes

Alan B'Stard · « **Reply #185 on:** February 6, 2016, 05:02:18 pm »

RIP such a tragedy

JP! · « **Reply #186 on:** February 6, 2016, 05:06:20 pm »

KennyDaggers · « **Reply #187 on:** February 6, 2016, 08:47:08 pm »

AlphaDelta · « **Reply #188 on:** February 7, 2016, 09:41:50 pm »

I wasn't born when it happened, but have seen and read about that awful day. It's beyond the stuff of nightmares, horrendous.
I vividly recall reading of the heroics of Harry Gregg the goalkeeper who pulled survivors from the burning aircraft.

Rivalry goes out the window when we stand together remembering what happened in Munich all those years ago. No real fan, no decent human being can mock such a tragic accident.

RIP The Busby Babes, You'll Never Walk Alone

JohnnoWhite · « **Reply #189 on:** February 8, 2016, 09:17:32 am »

Quote from: AlphaDelta on February 7, 2016, 09:41:50 pm

I wasn't born when it happened, but have seen and read about that awful day. It's beyond the stuff of nightmares, horrendous.
I vividly recall reading of the heroics of Harry Gregg the goalkeeper who pulled survivors from the burning aircraft.

Rivalry goes out the window when we stand together remembering what happened in Munich all those years ago. No real fan, no decent human being can mock such a tragic accident.

RIP The Busby Babes, You'll Never Walk Alone

Amen!!