Matthew Busby

1909 - 1994
LocationOrbiston
Age84 years
Cause of DeathCancer
Date of Birth26/05/1909
Date of Death20/01/1994
Visitors418 since 06/10/2008
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Sir Alexander Matthew "Matt" Busby was a Scottish football player and manager, most noted for
managing Manchester United between 1945–1969 and again for the 1970–1971 season.

He is the longest serving manager in the history of Manchester United, ahead of Alex Ferguson.

Before going into management, Busby was a player for two of Manchester United's greatest rivals,
Manchester City and Liverpool. During his time at City, Busby played in three FA Cup Finals, winning
one of them. After his playing career was interrupted by the Second World War, Busby was offered the
job of assistant coach at Liverpool, but they were unwilling to give him the control over the team
that he wanted and he took the vacant manager's job at Manchester United instead.

He died of cancer, and will live long in the minds of friends family and fans..


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Dear Cousin Matt,

My family always spoke highly of you because they were so proud to be a part of your heritage. I only wish that I had met you more than once. Hopefully you are in a wonderful place where your game is played every day. Bless you and your family.
American Cousin,
Sandie

Sandra Jackson August 5, 2009

you were the best r.i.p

Stephanie Middlehurst January 21, 2009

Thanks !

R.I.P Sir Matt. Thanks for setting the standards for the current squad to aim for.

Theresa McGuinness (A Fan) October 6, 2008

angel of football

R.I.P sir matt gone but never forgoten sweet dreams love wendy xxxxxxxxxx

Popsey Burns October 6, 2008
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