Fan mail address
Manchester United
Aon Training Complex
Birch Road off Isherwood Road
Carrington
Manchester M31 4BH
UK
Address information
Aon Training Complex
(Training Complex)
Birch Road off Isherwood Road
Carrington
Manchester M31 4BH
UK
Manchester United Football Club, commonly known as Manchester United or simply United, is one of the most successful and iconic football clubs in the world. Based in Manchester, England, the club was founded in 1878 as Newton Heath LYR Football Club and changed its name to Manchester United in 1902. Known for its rich history, passionate fanbase, and extensive trophy haul, Manchester United is considered one of the most influential and prestigious clubs in football history.
The origins of Manchester United trace back to 1878 when a group of railway workers from the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Company formed the club Newton Heath. Initially, the club struggled both financially and on the pitch. In 1902, facing bankruptcy, the club was saved by local brewery owner John Henry Davies, who invested in the club and helped change its fortunes. The club was renamed Manchester United and adopted its current colors and logo.
Manchester United’s early success came in the 1900s, winning its first league title in 1908 and adding another league title in 1911. Over the next few decades, the club continued to grow in stature, although the impact of both World Wars affected football in England.
Following World War II, Manchester United entered a golden era under manager Sir Matt Busby. Busby, who took over in 1945, became one of the most influential figures in the club’s history, guiding United to domestic and European success. In 1952, United won its first post-war league title, and in 1963, it won the FA Cup.
