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Carrick Stresses Significance of Munich Air Disaster to Man Utd History
Carrick highlights the club's responsibility to remember the 23 lives lost in the Munich air disaster as part of Manchester United's legacy, marking its 68th anniversary.
- On Thursday, Michael Carrick urged Manchester United players to understand the history as the club prepared to mark the 68th anniversary ahead of Tottenham, with the match moved to avoid Friday's service at Old Trafford.
- Long ago, the plane crashed in Munich after refuelling as engine issues caused two aborted take-offs and runway slush led to 23 fatalities, including seven players and eight sports journalists.
- Carrick said, `As soon as you come , you're made aware, and you can't help but know and understand the history,' and emphasized the responsibility to carry on the club's legacy.
- Manchester United announced a remembrance service at Old Trafford for supporters, while the Manchester Munich Memorial Foundation will lead tributes at the Manchesterplatz Memorial in Munich.
- Carrick has had a dream start with three consecutive wins, while United’s 40-game season—the lowest since 1914/15—could lead to reported friendlies in Saudi Arabia in the coming months.
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Carrick on significance of Munich air disaster to club history
Michael Carrick said his Manchester United players must “understand the history” of the Munich air disaster as the club prepare to mark the 68th anniversary of the tragedy. The Manchester United team were on their way back from a European Cup win over Red Star Belgrade when their plane crashed in Munich, after a stop to refuel, causing 23 fatalities, including 11 players and staff of the English giants. Carrick made the comments at Thursday’s pr…
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