Chapters

Greatest

The 50 finest United players since the Second World War

Culture

A look at where the club fits into the cultural and social development of Manchester.

Gallery

Stunning portraits of United players past and present

Birth

1878-1914: how the team founded as Newton Heath became United

Turmoil

1915-1945: drifting between leagues and financial crises between the wars

Babes

1945-1958: Matt Busby puts his faith in youth to take on Europe

Munich

6 February, 1958: the moving story of the Munich air disaster

Destiny

1958-68: how Matt Busby created his second great team, and conquered Europe

Best

A tribute to the late, great George Best

Decline

1968-72: successive managers struggle in the shadow of Busby’s achievements

The Doc

1972-77: Tommy Docherty bounces back from relegation to lead United to FA Cup glory

Sexton

1977-81: Dave Sexton cautious tactics fail to satisfy United fans

Big Ron

1981-86: entertainment was high on the agenda when Ron Atkinson took over the reins

Ferguson I

1986-95: Alex Ferguson arrives at United on a mission to wake a sleeping giant

Ferguson II

1995-2002: Ferguson builds his second great team on a foundation of homegrown talent

Ferguson III

2002-06: Sir Alex looks to create another team capable of taking on the best in Europe

Religion

How United became the best supported club in the world

Infantry

Meet the unsung heroes of Old Trafford

Graft

How training techniques have evolved since the end of World War Two

Future

How the club plan to continue the tradition of nuturing youthful talent

Matchday

Exclusive photographic essay highlighting the passion of a United matchday

Fact

Comprehensive statistics from every competitive game since the birth of the club