Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag has hinted that the club's historical success is down to the legacy laid down by the brilliant Bubsy Babes.
The former Ajax manager edified the side that was involved in the 1958 plane crash that saw the loss of 23 young Manchester United players; he stated that the club's attacking ethics on the pitch and faith in youth were all down to the foundation laid by Sir Matt Bubsy's youthful team.
The Reds manager will be considering those who lost their lives but had a significant impact on the club on the 65th anniversary of the Munich Air Disaster, a catastrophe that claimed the lives of 23 people, including eight Manchester United players.
"I think it’s really important because it leaves a legacy for Manchester United," Ten Hag told club media. "It tells something about, of course, the memory of people who fell away or died too early.
"We have to remember that every year, but it was also a legacy of a commitment to attacking football." "I think this is still in the club, still the players are getting started in their careers, but we are also still playing with the approach from that time," she said.
"That is something we have to keep remembering, and it’s good that we do that again on Monday."
The 1958 team was a wonderful one, and everyone at Old Trafford will always remember them since the present team adheres to the same game-playing ideals.
Youth was the foundation of Sir Matt Busby's success, and the academy is now at the center of the team thanks to Ten Hag, who has already included young players in his first-team roster.
"For every football club, it should be a big issue, the academy," he continued. "You have to also set the high standards about constructing players and giving the players the opportunity to have a great football career."
"Not only that, but also, as a club, we have a responsibility to create personalities." "It's great that legacy is still a big motivation and inspiration to fulfill that."
The Munich plane crash is one of the darkest and saddest unforgettable moments in Manchester United's history books. The Red Devils lost eight of their players in the plane crash, along with three coaches.
The eight players who died were Geoff Bent (age 25), Roger Byrne (age 28), Eddie Colman (age 21), Duncan Edwards (age 21), Mark Jones (age 24), David Pegg (age 22), Tommy Taylor (age 26), and Liam Whelan (age 22). Edwards, considered by many to be the finest player of his generation, died 15 days after the accident.
A memorial service is set to be held at the East Stand forecourt in honor of the players on Monday, February 6, 2023, at 14:00 GMT.
Manchester United paid tribute to their fallen heroes prior to the start of their weekend game against Crystal Palace. Manchester United's manager Erik Ten Hag and Crystal Palace's Patrice Viera stepped onto the pitch carrying two sets of flowers, while every Manchester United player wore a black arm band.
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