About Interesting Facts

Manchester United is known as one of the richest football clubs in the world and one of the oldest. MU or the red Devils is recently ranked on the 1st spot of Premier league and known as one of the most valuable on planet earth. Here, we are going to explore 10 interesting fact about Manchester United. Although you are big fans of the Red Devils, you might never hear what I am going to read on the following post.

1. Oldest Player in MU history

The oldest player in MU is the Goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar (10/29/1970). The second oldest footballer is Stan Pearson. His last performed on the green field was when he 40 years and 101 days
2. First Best Match in Old Trafford
The first illuminated match in Old Trafford was when MU versus Bolton Wanderers in 23 March 1957. On that date, MU lost 2-0 against Bolton.
3. Boldest MU footballers
In the history of English Football, only Roy keane, Ryan Giggs and Peter Schmeichel who have brought 3 Double Winner Medals for MU in 1994, 1996 and again in 1999.
4. MU most disappointed moment
It was called the biggest upset in MU history. In 1980, MU vs. Ipswich, MU keeper Gary Bailey managed to save 3 penalties shoot but the club eventually still lost the match 6-0
5. Alex Ferguson’s First lost

8th November 1986, was the first day for Alex Fergusson to show the changed he had made to the team. That time, MU lost from Oxford United 2-0

6. Most appearances player in 1 season in MU history
In MU history, in 1 season, there are no footballers that are played more frequent than Steve Bruce and Denis Irwin. Both players performed 62 times during 1993/1994 season.
7. Most Crowded Season in Old Trafford
The fullest attendance season in Old Trafford stadium was in 2006/2007. In average, at every game, the stadium is filled with 75,826 people (Old Trafford max capacity is 75,957 seats)
8. Not so Crowded season in Old Trafford
The lowest attendance season in Old Trafford stadium was in 1930/1931. In average, at every game, the stadium is filled with mere 11,685 spectators
9. The Beginner Bad luck
The first day Old Trafford held football match was when MU vs. Liverpool in February 19 1910. That date, MU lost 4-3 from the guest.
10. Most Glorious day for Britain in Old Trafford

Old Trafford was set as a stadium for European cup title in September 26, 1956. That date, the stadium witnessed the Joyce of MU fans after their favorite team kill Anderlecht 10-0.

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