United will wear a special replica of their 1958 kit
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Saw this but don't know is it true or not that United will wear a special replica of their 1958 kit when they play against City next month. For the commemorations planned on the 50th anniversary of the Munich air disaster.
Man Utd v Man City
E P L on February 10 - Sunday
United will wear a special replica of their 1958 kit on the day, devoid of the players' names or shirt numbers on the back, while City's kit will incorporate a black ribbon with their sponsor's branding removed. -
i think must have numbers leh...
for official recording purposes... -
Like that the referee cannot give yellow or red card lor...Originally posted by Pitot:i think must have numbers leh...
for official recording purposes...
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Yeah confirm its true, they will both wear retro jerseys...
"Many supporters will already be aware that Manchester City lost one of our own in the tragedy, goalkeeper Frank Swift," the letter states. "Twenty-two players, staff and journalists also lost their lives. We ask that all supporters uphold the good name of Manchester City and respectfully support the commemorations, which will also be attended by friends and family of the victims, including Frank Swift's family."
Sir Alex Ferguson's team have been given special permission by the Premier League to wear a 1950s-style kit, free of logos and squad names, and the champions will also mark the anniversary on February 6 by holding a service at Old Trafford and unveiling a permanent exhibition in the newly named Munich Tunnel beneath the South Stand.
City also have permission to wear a retro strip. A black ribbon will be sewn into the kit as a mark of respect and City officials, backed by supporters' groups, will spend the next month trying to ensure there are none of the Munich chants frequently heard at the City of Manchester Stadium.
The club have tried similar campaigns in the past with little success and privately concerns have been expressed that United are determined to hold a minute's silence instead of following the modern trend of holding a minute's applause. -
whats the logic behind 1 minute's applause? nowadays have that?Originally posted by zocoss:The club have tried similar campaigns in the past with little success and privately concerns have been expressed that United are determined to hold a minute's silence instead of following the modern trend of holding a minute's applause. -
bcos some idiots jus can't shut up. a minute's applause is to show appreciation for everything the person has done..Originally posted by alwaysdisturbed:whats the logic behind 1 minute's applause? nowadays have that? -
Eriksson calls for Munich respect
Sven-Goran Eriksson has called on Manchester City's fans to be respectful of commemorations planned for the 50th anniversary of the Munich air disaster.
City play at Manchester United on 10 February and Eriksson has written to fans asking them to pay tribute to those killed in the Munich plane crash.
Eight United stars and former City keeper Frank Swift were among 23 who lost their lives on 6 February, 1958.
Eriksson has urged fans not to disrupt a minute's silence before the match.
Former Manchester United club secretary Ken Ramsden, who has helped organise the commemorations for the day said: "What happened at Munich was not just a disaster for United but for the whole of the city of Manchester.
"We are sure that City fans will unite with us and share in the occasion with us."
United will wear a special replica of their 1958 kit on the day, devoid of the players' names or shirt numbers on the back, while City's kit will incorporate a black ribbon with their sponsor's branding removed. -
Dream on, Citeh fans will never respect the munich disaster. -
Any idea they are selling this replica jersey? Looks kinda cool..
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Will probably be limited... Too retro looking i feel...Originally posted by Maurince:Any idea they are selling this replica jersey? Looks kinda cool.. 