Manchester United 1907-11: The First Halcyon Years
Manchester United may be world famous today, but back in 1907 the club had yet to win either the League Championship or the FA Cup. Things were to change dramatically over the following four seasons, during which time the club moved to Old Trafford under the management of Ernest Mangnall, and captured two League titles, two Charity Shields and a first FA Cup success. But how were these successes achieved? Who were the players that set the Manchester club on a path to greatness? Who were their opponents? Why did Manchester United move to Old Trafford? Find out more in Manchester United 1907-11: The First Halcyon Years, the first in-depth work on this truly great period in the illustrious history of the great Manchester United.
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Manchester United 1907-11: The First Halcyon Years
Manchester United may be world famous today, but back in 1907 the club had yet to win either the League Championship or the FA Cup. Things were to change dramatically over the following four seasons, during which time the club moved to Old Trafford under the management of Ernest Mangnall, and captured two League titles, two Charity Shields and a first FA Cup success. But how were these successes achieved? Who were the players that set the Manchester club on a path to greatness? Who were their opponents? Why did Manchester United move to Old Trafford? Find out more in Manchester United 1907-11: The First Halcyon Years, the first in-depth work on this truly great period in the illustrious history of the great Manchester United.
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Manchester United 1907-11: The First Halcyon Years

Manchester United 1907-11: The First Halcyon Years

by Mark Metcalf
Manchester United 1907-11: The First Halcyon Years

Manchester United 1907-11: The First Halcyon Years

by Mark Metcalf

Overview

Manchester United may be world famous today, but back in 1907 the club had yet to win either the League Championship or the FA Cup. Things were to change dramatically over the following four seasons, during which time the club moved to Old Trafford under the management of Ernest Mangnall, and captured two League titles, two Charity Shields and a first FA Cup success. But how were these successes achieved? Who were the players that set the Manchester club on a path to greatness? Who were their opponents? Why did Manchester United move to Old Trafford? Find out more in Manchester United 1907-11: The First Halcyon Years, the first in-depth work on this truly great period in the illustrious history of the great Manchester United.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781445622385
Publisher: Amberley Publishing
Publication date: 06/15/2014
Pages: 192
Product dimensions: 6.10(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Mark Metcalf is a well-known and prolific sports writer with a speciality in pre-first world war football. He has written widely as a journalist, and is the author of many football books for Amberley. He lives in West Yorkshire.

Table of Contents

Foreword 4

Introduction 5

1 Building a Great Side 7

2 The Build-Up to the 1907/08 Season 11

3 September 1907 21

4 Ten in a Row 26

5 Fighting for Their Rights - the Players' Union 38

6 Runaway Leaders Pegged Back 45

7 League Title Wrapped Up 62

8 What was the Basis for United Winning the Title? 74

9 Winning the Charity Shield is Interrupted by the First Overseas Tour 78

10 Spirited Start to a New Season 86

11 Championship Hopes Fade as FA Cup Gets Underway 105

12 FA Cup Progress 111

13 Winning the FA Cup 119

14 Another Bright Start to a Season 137

15 As Title Hopes Fade, a New Era and Ground Beckon 144

16 Late Season Slump 156

17 New Man Proves Big Success 161

18 Into 1911 172

19 Final Day Success 181

Bibliography 191

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