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Man United To Name Stand After Bobby Charlton. by Bimpe29: 9:50pm On Feb 15, 2016 |
Manchester United are to name the South Stand
at Old Trafford after former player and current
director Bobby Charlton.
Charlton joined United as an apprentice in 1953
and, having survived the Munich air crash five
years later, went on to make 758 appearances,
scoring a record 249 goals.
He also played a key role in England's World
Cup win in 1966 and was his country's top
scorer before being surpassed in September
2015 by United captain Wayne Rooney.
United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward
said: "Bobby is, quite simply, the most iconic
figure in English football history. A player, a
diplomat, a gentleman and a tireless worker for
charity, he represents everything that is good
about football and Manchester United.
"It has been a privilege to know him and
humbling to work alongside him for the last 10
years. Renaming the South Stand, which
contains both the Directors’ Box and the old
players’ changing rooms, is a fitting tribute to all
that Bobby has contributed to the club both as a
player and a director."
Charlton added: "This is a great honour and I
am very proud – for myself and my family –
that the club has chosen to name the South
Stand after me. Manchester United has been
such an important part of my life and I have so
many wonderful memories of this Theatre of
Dreams. As a player, I remember the goals and
the marvellous players I played with. As a
director, I have seen some outstanding matches
and players. It is a special place indeed.
"I would like to thank everyone connected with
Manchester United. So many people work so
hard to keep us at the top; their effort should
never be forgotten. But most of all, I would like
to thank Norma, my wonderful wife, and my
family for the support and encouragement they
have always provided. This is for them."
The unveiling of the new name will take place
at the home game against Everton on April 2. |
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