[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. The club regained the Premier League in the 2006–07 season, before completing the European double in 2007–08 with a 6–5 penalty shoot-out victory over Chelsea in the 2008 UEFA Champions League Final in Moscow to go with their 17th English league title. Shares offered to the public ("Class A") had 10 times lesser voting rights than shares retained by the Glazers ("Class B"). [16] After two seasons, the club was relegated to the Second Division. Victor Lindelof, 3. Manchester United squad vs Real Sociedad confirmed as Amad and Shola Shoretire included. Anti-slavery. [49] The club then became the only British team to ever win the Intercontinental Cup after beating Palmeiras 1–0 in Tokyo. 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). Man Utd squad numbers confirmed for 2019-20 season: Anthony Martial handed No.9 shirt. [134] They were overtaken by Real Madrid for the next four years, but Manchester United returned to the top of the Forbes list in June 2017, with a valuation of $3.689 billion. [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. [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. [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. [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. [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. [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. [167] Media tycoon Robert Maxwell attempted to buy the club in 1984, but did not meet Edwards' asking price. Solskjaer led Man Utd's reserve to the ... what has happened to the squad who ... One-season stints at Anzhi Makhachkala and Wigan followed before he signed for Levski Sofia in July 2017. [35][38], Dave Sexton replaced Docherty as manager in the summer of 1977. 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. Man Utd 2017/2018 FIFA 17 Ultimate Team Squad - join the discussion or make a squad of your own! 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. [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. [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. [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. We are pleased to confirm the official Manchester United squad numbers for the 2019/20 Premier League season, including a significant change for … 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. [24] Busby led the team to second-place league finishes in 1947, 1948 and 1949, and to FA Cup victory in 1948. 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? Manchester United » Squad 1998/1999. Ryan Giggs made a record 759th appearance for the club in that game, overtaking previous record holder Bobby Charlton. [57][58] That summer, forward Cristiano Ronaldo was sold to Real Madrid for a world record £80 million. A key sponsorship relationship was with sportswear company Nike, who managed the club's merchandising operation as part of a £303 million 13-year partnership between 2002 and 2015. [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. [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. They reached the final again in 1977, beating Liverpool 2–1. [16], In January 1902, with debts of £2,670 – equivalent to £290,000 in 2021[nb 1] – the club was served with a winding-up order. 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. Manchester United Old Trafford Manchester Red Devils 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). [35] First used on 25 March 1957 and costing £40,000, four 180-foot (55 m) pylons were erected, each housing 54 individual floodlights. £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. Oli Platt . [189] As of 2019, the Glazers retain ultimate control over the club, with over 70% of shares, and even higher voting power. 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. 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. However, the fight for a spot in the Champions League is … The Manchester United board accepted a £623 million offer,[169] but the takeover was blocked by the Monopolies and Mergers Commission at the final hurdle in April 1999. Man Utd confirmed squad for Man City Carabao Cup clash - with Victor Lindelof returning Manchester United lock horns with Manchester City in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night. With 33 titles between them (20 for Manchester United, 13 for Arsenal) this fixture has become known as one of the finest Premier League match-ups in history. [150] Adidas received the contract in 1980,[151] before Umbro started a second spell in 1992. Accountancy firm and sports industry consultants Deloitte estimate that Manchester United has 75 million fans worldwide. [172] Once the purchase was complete, the club was taken off the stock exchange. 2. For the women's football club, see, "MUFC" and "Manchester United" redirect here. [149], The club's first kit manufacturer was Umbro, until a five-year deal was agreed with Admiral Sportswear in 1975. [44][45] The following season, Manchester United claimed their first UEFA Cup Winners' Cup title. [104] The record was pushed steadily upwards before reaching its peak on 31 March 2007, when 76,098 spectators saw Manchester United beat Blackburn Rovers 4–1, with just 114 seats (0.15 per cent of the total capacity of 76,212) unoccupied. Next Fixture. This page displays a detailed overview of the club's current squad. Season 2018/2019. [97] It initially had no stands, by the start of the 1893–94 season, two had been built; one spanning the full length of the pitch on one side and the other behind the goal at the "Bradford end". [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. [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. [134] Forbes magazine valued the club at $3.3 billion – $1.2 billion higher than the next most valuable sports team. General information. [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. [239] In 2018, Manchester United formed a new women's football team, which entered the second division of women's football in England for their debut season. [54] In the 2005–06 season, Manchester United failed to qualify for the knockout phase of the UEFA Champions League for the first time in over a decade,[55] but recovered to secure a second-place league finish and victory over Wigan Athletic in the 2006 Football League Cup Final. Man Utd squad: Victor Lindelof could be a big player for United this season (Image: Getty Images) Defenders. The Stretford End was the last stand to receive a cantilevered roof, completed in time for the 1993–94 season. [106][107] Manchester United has the second highest average attendance of European football clubs only behind Borussia Dortmund. Editors' Picks. [102] Later improvements included the addition of roofs, first to the Stretford End and then to the North and East Stands. [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. [23] In the 1938–39 season, the last year of football before the Second World War, the club finished 14th in the First Division. Man Utd head to Turin to face Real Sociedad in the … [190], In 2012, The Guardian estimated that the club had paid a total of over £500 million in debt interest and other fees on behalf of the Glazers,[191] and in 2019, reported that the total sum paid by the club for such fees had risen to £1 billion. 33 Players/Coaches. Log In, Register now and personalise your profile, We use cookies to improve your browsing experience and help us improve manutd.com. Sexton was dismissed in 1981, even though the team won the last seven games under his direction. [93] Some expansion took place in 1887, and in 1891, Newton Heath used its minimal financial reserves to purchase two grandstands, each able to hold 1,000 spectators. Following the death of principal benefactor John Henry Davies in October 1927, the club's finances deteriorated to the extent that Manchester United would likely have gone bankrupt had it not been for James W. Gibson, who, in December 1931, invested £2,000 and assumed control of the club. [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. [184], In August 2011, the Glazers were believed to have approached Credit Suisse in preparation for a $1 billion (approx. The Manchester United squad on Sports Mole. 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Update your browser preferences to start receiving news alerts. [27] En route to the semi-final, which they lost to Real Madrid, the team recorded a 10–0 victory over Belgian champions Anderlecht, which remains the club's biggest victory on record. [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. [238] The team made an official partnership with Manchester United in 2001, becoming the club's official women's team; however, in 2005, following Malcolm Glazer's takeover, the club was disbanded as it was seen to be "unprofitable". You previously blocked notifications from manutd.com. man utd 2017 FIFA 16 Ultimate Team Squad - join the discussion or make a squad of your own! The following day, former United striker Ole Gunnar Solskjær was appointed as caretaker manager until the end of the season. 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. Season 2017/2018. : This page was last edited on 4 March 2021, at 15:32. [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. Below is the Man Utd first-team squad for the 2020/2021 season ranked by position from goalkeeper to strikers. rivalry, List of Manchester United F.C. Man Utd Squad and Players Numbers. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. United have also won three UEFA Champions Leagues, one UEFA Europa League, one UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, one UEFA Super Cup, one Intercontinental Cup and one FIFA Club World Cup. [167] In 1989, chairman Martin Edwards attempted to sell the club to Michael Knighton for £20 million, but the sale fell through and Knighton joined the board of directors instead. [179] The annual interest payable on the bonds – which were to mature on 1 February 2017 – is approximately £45 million per annum. 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%. [80], Newton Heath's uniform in 1879, four years before the club played its first competitive match, has been documented as 'white with blue cord'. Season 2016/2017. [137] The strength of the Manchester United brand was bolstered by intense off-the-field media attention to individual players, most notably David Beckham (who quickly developed his own global brand). [160][161] Plumbing products manufacturer Kohler became the club's first sleeve sponsor ahead of the 2018–19 season. [187], The New York Stock Exchange allows for different shareholders to enjoy different voting rights over the club. [128], The rivalry with Arsenal arises from the numerous times the two teams, as well as managers Alex Ferguson and Arsène Wenger, have battled for the Premier League title. At the end of the 1998–99 season, second tiers were added to the East and West Stands, raising capacity to around 67,000, and between July 2005 and May 2006, 8,000 more seats were added via second tiers in the north-west and north-east quadrants. Harry Maguire has told Man Utd officials that Luke Shaw misheard his conversation with referee Stuart Attwell during Sunday's game at Chelsea. Select your starting eleven for the upcoming Man Utd fixture. [139], Because higher league placement results in a greater share of television rights, success on the field generates greater income for the club. [47], In the 1998–99 season, Manchester United became the first team to win the Premier League, FA Cup and UEFA Champions League – "The Treble" – in the same season. [37] Docherty saved Manchester United from relegation that season, only to see them relegated in 1974; by that time the trio of Best, Law, and Charlton had left the club. [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. Man Utd have named a 21-man travelling squad for their Premier League game vs Newcastle United this evening. Bet on the new Man Utd season . [165], Promoted to the board a few days after the Munich air disaster, Louis Edwards, a friend of Matt Busby, began acquiring shares in the club; for an investment of approximately £40,000, he accumulated a 54 per cent shareholding and took control in January 1964. It shows all personal information about the players, including age, nationality, contract duration and current market value. [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. In 1968, Manchester United became the first English (and second British) club to win the European Cup, beating Benfica 4–1 in the final[33] with a team that contained three European Footballers of the Year: Bobby Charlton, Denis Law and George Best. Another Champions League title in 2008 meant they qualified for the 2008 FIFA Club World Cup, which they also won; until 2019, they were also the only British team to win that competition. [14] After being floated on the London Stock Exchange in 1991, the club was taken private after a purchase by Malcolm Glazer in 2005 at almost £800 million, of which over £500 million of borrowed money became the club's debt. [117][118], The rivalry with Liverpool is rooted in competition between the cities during the Industrial Revolution when Manchester was famous for its textile industry while Liverpool was a major port. For 2018–19, black shorts and red socks became the primary choice for the home kit. [22], In 1922, three years after the resumption of football following the First World War, the club was relegated to the Second Division, where it remained until regaining promotion in 1925. (1986–2013), Independent Manchester United Supporters' Association, Liverpool F.C.–Manchester United F.C. ... Solskjaer rages at penalty talk as Man Utd draw another blank at Chelsea. 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. [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. [85], The Manchester United away strip has often been a white shirt, black shorts and white socks, but there have been several exceptions. The following season began with victory in the first ever Charity Shield[21] and ended with the club's first FA Cup title. Terms Of Use. [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. 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. 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", "United abandon women's game to focus on youth", "Manchester United granted place in Women's Championship by FA", "Manchester United granted FA Women's Championship place with West Ham in Super League", Official Manchester United Supporters' Trust, Independent Manchester United Supporters Association, 2007 A.S. Roma–Manchester United F.C. Premier League. [112] The club takes advantage of this support through its worldwide summer tours. The building was constructed by Messrs Brameld and Smith of Manchester. The following season, they finished second in the league, then won the title in 1965 and 1967. [135], The core strength of Manchester United's global brand is often attributed to Matt Busby's rebuilding of the team and subsequent success following the Munich air disaster, which drew worldwide acclaim. [114], Supporters are represented by two independent bodies; the Independent Manchester United Supporters' Association (IMUSA), which maintains close links to the club through the MUFC Fans Forum,[115] and the Manchester United Supporters' Trust (MUST). In 1998–99, the club became the first in the history of English football to achieve the continental European treble. 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. [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. In 1995, the North Stand was redeveloped into three tiers, restoring capacity to approximately 55,000. Manchester United. The following season, with the club in danger of relegation by November, Atkinson was dismissed. These were dismantled in 1987 and replaced by a lighting system embedded in the roof of each stand, which remains in use today. (1945–1969), History of Manchester United F.C. [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. [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.