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Manchester United Football team fly from Manchester Runway to Dublin for a match against
Manchester United Football team fly from Manchester Runway to Dublin for a match against Coventry, in heavy snow.
The match has been arranged because the scheduled local derby of Manchester United verses Manchester City had been called off the day before.
Matt Busby is pictured far left, and assistant Jimmy Murphy is third form the right. (scarf/holdall, darker trousers and smiling to his left)
Bobby Charlton is 3rd from the top standing on the plane steps, as the team pose for the cameras before getting onto the plane.
Picture taken 1st February 1963
Spencer
Daily Herald
Mirrorpix
Manchester
Greater Manchester
England
B/W Print
Media ID 21844253
© Mirrorpix
Adidas Bad Weather Bobby Charlton Manchester United Ringway Tarmac Team Team Group 1963 Embarking
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In this print from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back to the winter of 1963 when Manchester United Football team embarked on a journey from Manchester Runway to Dublin. The purpose of their trip was an eagerly anticipated match against Coventry, as the highly anticipated local derby between Manchester United and Manchester City had been canceled due to heavy snowfall. The image captures the essence of camaraderie and determination as the team poses for the cameras before boarding the plane. Matt Busby, legendary manager of Manchester United, can be seen standing at the far left with his trusted assistant Jimmy Murphy positioned third from the right. Murphy's smile reflects both excitement and confidence in his team's abilities. Bobby Charlton, one of football's greatest icons, stands proudly on top of the plane steps as he joins his teammates for this important journey. His presence adds a touch of star power to this historic moment frozen in time. The snowy backdrop serves as a reminder that adverse weather conditions could not deter these dedicated athletes from pursuing their passion for football. As they brave through challenging circumstances, it is evident that nothing could dampen their spirits or hinder their pursuit for victory. This photograph encapsulates not only a significant event in sports history but also symbolizes resilience and unity within one of England's most iconic football clubs – Manchester United.
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