Manchester United have announced plans to mark the 60th anniversary of the Munich air disaster, which claimed the lives or eight of the club’s players.
A total of 23 people died when a plane carrying Sir Matt Busby’s United squad crashed on take-off at the third attempt following a European Cup tie against Red Star Belgrade.
A minute’s silence will be observed ahead of kick-off against Huddersfield at Old Trafford on February 3.
Fans attending the game will receive a commemorative pack containing a limited edition book telling the story of the disaster, along with a complimentary copy of the matchday programme, which will include tributes to the Busby Babes and those affected by the crash.
On the anniversary of the disaster, United will hold a commemorative service inside Old Trafford, which supporters are welcome to attend,and which is set to be attended by Sir Bobby Charlton and Harry Gregg, the only two surviving United players involved in the tragedy.
Turnstiles at the lower East Stand will be open from 1.45pm, before the event, which will include readings and poems from 2.45pm, ahead of a minute’s silence at 3.04pm, to mark the time of the tragedy.
Source:Mirror
