United Through Time - Manchester United history podcast

This is the breathtaking story of an old Manchester United manager. This is the story of the ravenously determined man who created the club's academy, who single-handedly dragged the club through a six-year global war, who set up United to be managed by an ambitious young scot named Matt Busby. This is a man who died in the Munich snow. This is Walter Crickmer's story.In 1930, United had nothing. Supporters protested. The bank said, 'no more'. The directors didn't know what they were doing. Walter Crickmer dragged Manchester United back from debt to glory. But by the end of the decade, by which time Crickmer had started Manchester United's world-famous academy and become first team manager too, war had begun. In 1941, United had nothing once again. Kits, records, footballs and everything else was destroyed as a stray Nazi bomb struck Old Trafford. Crickmer single-handedly dragged United back to life. This Wigan-born football fanatic cared deeply for his club and worked tirelessly to ensure its success. When Matt Busby came, yet to be demobbed, he had a team ready for glory. All thanks to Walter CrickmerHe is the subject of Episode Seven of United Through Time and begins our first series: "The Inter-War Years".Host Harry Robinson is joined on this episode of United Through Time by three guests:Tony Park - author of Sons of United, @mrmujac on Twitter.Jim White - author of Manchester United: The Biography, among other books, writer for The Telegraph and United We Stand. @jim1 on Twitter.Alan Embling - nephew of former-United President James W. Gibson.United Through Time is the podcast delving into the history of Manchester United with extensive original research, thorough interviews, and immersive documentaries. Going in chronological order, the podcast looks at the most influential individuals from Newton Heath to Manchester United. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is the breathtaking story of an old Manchester United manager. This is the story of the ravenously determined man who created the club's academy, who single-handedly dragged the club through a six-year global war, who set up United to be managed by an ambitious young scot named Matt Busby. This is a man who died in the Munich snow. This is Walter Crickmer's story.In 1930, United had nothing. Supporters protested. The bank said, 'no more'. The directors didn't know what they were doing. Walter Crickmer dragged Manchester United back from debt to glory. But by the end of the decade, by which time Crickmer had started Manchester United's world-famous academy and become first team manager too, war had begun. In 1941, United had nothing once again. Kits, records, footballs and everything else was destroyed as a stray Nazi bomb struck Old Trafford. Crickmer single-handedly dragged United back to life. This Wigan-born football fanatic cared deeply for his club and worked tirelessly to ensure its success. When Matt Busby came, yet to be demobbed, he had a team ready for glory. All thanks to Walter CrickmerHe is the subject of Episode Seven of United Through Time and begins our first series: "The Inter-War Years".Host Harry Robinson is joined on this episode of United Through Time by three guests:Tony Park - author of Sons of United, @mrmujac on Twitter.Jim White - author of Manchester United: The Biography, among other books, writer for The Telegraph and United We Stand. @jim1 on Twitter.Alan Embling - nephew of former-United President James W. Gibson.United Through Time is the podcast delving into the history of Manchester United with extensive original research, thorough interviews, and immersive documentaries. Going in chronological order, the podcast looks at the most influential individuals from Newton Heath to Manchester United. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Not listened to United Through Time before? In 37 seconds, here's what you need to know.United Through Time is back for its second series in early 2021 with episodes on Walter Crickmer and James W. Gibson. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hi everyone, it's Harry Robinson here, the host and producer of United Through Time. As you may know, this podcast is a one-man labour of love. My guests are brilliant and they give me loads of their time. Other people help me in my research for nothing and I'm very thankful for that. But the script writing, most of the research, the hours and hours of editing and searching through 19th-century newspaper articles... that's me. So before I tell you about the future of United Through Time I have two important things to ask you. Listen for information.You'll also find out who the podcast will look at in Series Two.Remember if you want to support the podcast you can do as many of these three things as you like.Number one: share it with three people. Pick your favourite episode and send it to someone. Then another person and so on.Number two: leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It helps a lot. It really does.Number three: become a Patron and help fund the podcast so it can continue running without making a big old loss.Thanks for listening and for continued episodes of United Through Time while Series Two is being produced, go and become a Patron. Otherwise, I'll see you in November. Cheers! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is the story of football's first superstar. This is the story of a boy miner who became a global celebrity, the story of a man with as much skill as almost any footballer who came after him in the 20th-century, this is the story of a man who dedicated his life to the improvement of players' rights, this is the story of Billy Meredith.Billy Meredith is genuinely one of the greatest names in football. Almost a century after his final game for Manchester United and Wales, he is still regarded as one of the best players to feature for club and country.When Meredith made his final appearance for Manchester City (yeah we'll get onto that) he was only four months shy of his 50th (yes 50th!) birthday. In a career spanning across a quite ridiculous four decades, Meredith had won the FA Cup with both United and City, played more than 300 games for both clubs and had been banned for bribery.His career, and his career took up most of his life, is one filled with the most brilliant stories. He is the subject of Episode Six of United Through Time and concludes over first series: "The Formative Figures". See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is the story of football's first superstar. This is the story of a boy miner who became a global celebrity, the story of a man with as much skill as almost any footballer who came after him in the 20th-century, this is the story of a man who dedicated his life to the improvement of players' rights, this is the story of Billy Meredith.Billy Meredith is genuinely one of the greatest names in football. Almost a century after his final game for Manchester United and Wales, he is still regarded as one of the best players to feature for club and country.When Meredith made his final appearance for Manchester City (yeah we'll get onto that) he was only four months shy of his 50th (yes 50th!) birthday. In a career spanning across a quite ridiculous four decades, Meredith had won the FA Cup with both United and City, played more than 300 games for both clubs and had been banned for bribery.His career, and his career took up most of his life, is one filled with the most brilliant stories. He is the subject of Episode Six of United Through Time and concludes over first series: "The Formative Figures". See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

United Through Time looks at Charlie Roberts - the first Manchester United captain to lift a league title.The Darlington-born centre half-back was a footballing pioneer. His style of play on the pitch paved the way for future generations and a new tactical system in football. Off the pitch, he was a key member in the creation of the Players' Union, the predecessor to the PFA.Charlie's impact on football is perhaps greater than any of the other figures to be discussed on this podcast so far. This is his story for United Through Time, the new podcast delving into Manchester United’s long and famous history. Going in chronological order, United Through Time will focus on the most important individuals at the club since Manchester United was founded as Newton Heath in 1878.Hosted by Harry Robinson, five guests are heard on this episode as United Through Time covers far more than just football.Guest One: Ted Roberts - the grandson of Charlie Roberts.Guest Two: Paddy Barclay - the esteemed Scottish author and football journalist who acted as biographer for Sir Matt Busby, Sir Alex Ferguson and Jose Mourinho.Guest Three: Gary James - one of the definitive authorities on Manchester’s football history. His latest book 'The Emergence of Footballing Cultures in Manchester: 1840-1919' is a groundbreaking piece of work published by Manchester University Press. It's available to buy now and is a must-read.Guest Four: Richard Butler - a football journalist who started a campaign in 2015 to get greater recognition for Charlie in his hometown of Darlington.If you enjoy the episode, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes. You can even do it while you’re listening! You can also follow us on Twitter at @UtdThroughTime or check out our website at unitedthroughtime.comMusic creditsFunkorama by Kevin MacLeodLink: [https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama](https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama)License: [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/](http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Whimsy Groove by Kevin MacLeodLink: [https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4623-whimsy-groove](https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4623-whimsy-groove)License: [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/](http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Piano Between by Kevin MacLeodLink: [https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4212-piano-between](https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4212-piano-between)License: [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/](http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)I Knew a Guy by Kevin MacLeodLink: [https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3895-i-knew-a-guy](https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3895-i-knew-a-guy)License: [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/](http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Immersed by Kevin MacLeodLink: [https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3900-immersed](https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3900-immersed)License: [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/](http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Modern Jazz Samba by Kevin MacLeodLink: [https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4063-modern-jazz-samba](https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4063-modern-jazz-samba)License: [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/](http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Others:Leveled UpPictures of the Floating World - Waves See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

United Through Time looks at Charlie Roberts - the first Manchester United captain to lift a league title.The Darlington-born centre half-back was a footballing pioneer. His style of play on the pitch paved the way for future generations and a new tactical system in football. Off the pitch, he was a key member in the creation of the Players' Union, the predecessor to the PFA.Charlie's impact on football is perhaps greater than any of the other figures to be discussed on this podcast so far. This is his story for United Through Time, the new podcast delving into Manchester United’s long and famous history. Going in chronological order, United Through Time will focus on the most important individuals at the club since Manchester United was founded as Newton Heath in 1878.Hosted by Harry Robinson, five guests are heard on this episode as United Through Time covers far more than just football. It’s a three-part episode with each part lasting around 50 minutes.Guest One: Ted Roberts – the grandson of Charlie Roberts.Guest Two: Paddy Barclay – the esteemed Scottish author and football journalist who acted as biographer for Sir Matt Busby, Sir Alex Ferguson and Jose Mourinho.Guest Three: Gary James – one of the definitive authorities on Manchester’s football history. His latest book ‘The Emergence of Footballing Cultures in Manchester: 1840-1919’ is a groundbreaking piece of work published by Manchester University Press. It’s available to buy now and is a must-read.Guest Four: Mark Metcalf – the esteemed football history author who wrote ‘Manchester United 1907-1911, the First Halcyon Years’. You can buy it from Amazon here.Guest Five: Richard Butler – a football journalist who started a campaign in 2015 to get greater recognition for Charlie in his hometown of Darlington.If you enjoy the episode, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes. You can even do it while you’re listening! You can also follow us on Twitter at @UtdThroughTime or check out our website at unitedthroughtime.comMusic CreditsFrom Chad Crouch: Shipping LanesLoopster by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopster License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Chill Wave by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3498-chill-wave License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Groove Grove by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3831-groove-grove License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/From ben sound:The Jazz Piano“Songs From the Vault” Fullest Self Slow Moving Landslides Recorded at WISTIA HQ in Cambridge, MA Written, arranged and performed by Dan Mills Engineered, mixed, and mastered by Dan Mills Album art by Michelle Fine See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

United Through Time looks at Charlie Roberts - the first Manchester United captain to lift a league title.The Darlington-born centre half-back was a footballing pioneer. His style of play on the pitch paved the way for future generations and a new tactical system in football. Off the pitch, he was a key member in the creation of the Players' Union, the predecessor to the PFA.Charlie's impact on football is perhaps greater than any of the other figures to be discussed on this podcast so far. This is his story for United Through Time, the new podcast delving into Manchester United’s long and famous history. Going in chronological order, United Through Time will focus on the most important individuals at the club since Manchester United was founded as Newton Heath in 1878.Hosted by Harry Robinson, five guests are heard on this episode as United Through Time covers far more than just football. It’s a three-part episode with each part lasting around 50 minutes.Guest One: Ted Roberts – the grandson of Charlie Roberts.Guest Two: Paddy Barclay – the esteemed Scottish author and football journalist who acted as biographer for Sir Matt Busby, Sir Alex Ferguson and Jose Mourinho.Guest Three: Gary James – one of the definitive authorities on Manchester’s football history. His latest book ‘The Emergence of Footballing Cultures in Manchester: 1840-1919’ is a groundbreaking piece of work published by Manchester University Press. It’s available to buy now and is a must-read.Guest Four: Mark Metcalf – the esteemed football history author who wrote ‘Manchester United 1907-1911, the First Halcyon Years’. You can buy it from Amazon here.Guest Five: Richard Butler – a football journalist who started a campaign in 2015 to get greater recognition for Charlie in his hometown of Darlington.Iff you enjoy the episode, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes. You can even do it while you’re listening! You can also follow us on Twitter at @UtdThroughTime or check out our website at unitedthroughtime.com---Music credits“Songs From the Vault”Back and SidesFullest SelfLittle WolfRecorded at WISTIA HQ in Cambridge, MAWritten, arranged and performed by Dan MillsEngineered, mixed, and mastered by Dan MillsAlbum art by Michelle Fine“Sidecar Sessions”MerluzzoInterlaken CrossroadRecorded at Wistia HQ in Cambridge, MassachusettsWritten and arranged by Dan MillsPerformed by Dan MillsEngineered and mixed by Dan MillsMastered by Rob MurrayAlbum art by Billy WoodwardMusic from Ben soundAll ThatThe Jazz PianoOthers:Leveled upThree Kinds of SunSunrise Drive See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

United Through Time looks at Ernest Mangnall – Manchester United's first great manager.Mangnall was a Bolton-born club secretary who placed heavy emphasis on fitness and personality. His knowledge of the game allowed him to bring together some of the finest footballers in the countryWith those talented players, Mangnall led United to their first league title in 1908 and first FA Cup in 1909. In between the two, he took his team to Europe as one of the first professional sides to complete an overseas tour.This is the story of a well-educated fitness fanatic who had a fancy for cigars and wore a straw boater hat. This is the man who remains one of only three managers to win England’s top flight with Manchester United.Part One focused on Mangnall's early life, how he joined United, earning promotion for the Reds and then winning a first league title.Part Two delved into how Mangnall guided United to their first European tour and then to the 1909 FA Cup.Part Three highlights Mangnall's twilight years as United boss, winning a second league title and another Charity Shield before dramatically leaving the club to go and join the local rivals, Manchester City.United Through Time is the new podcast delving into Manchester United’s long and famous history. Going in chronological order, United Through Time will focus on the most important individuals at the club since Manchester United was founded as Newton Heath in 1878.Hosted by Harry Robinson, three guests are heard on this episode as United Through Time covers much more than just football.Guest One: Paddy Barclay - the esteemed Scottish author and football journalist who can now be heard twice a week on Love Sport Radio.Guest Two: Ean Gardiner is the author of ‘Harry Stafford – Manchester United’s First Captain Marvel’. This book is the story of Harry Stafford’s life. The book is a must-read. You can buy it on Amazon, eBay and from Empire Publications.Guest Three: Gary James is one of the definitive authorities on Manchester’s football history. He’s an honorary research fellow at De Montfort University and has written a number of books and will have a new one coming out next year on the city’s football history up until 1919. It will be a must-read.If you enjoy the episode, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes. You can even do it while you’re listening! You can also follow us on Twitter at @UtdThroughTime or check out our website at unitedthroughtime.comCopyrightSound effects are property of the BBCMusic via bensound.com and See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

United Through Time looks at Ernest Mangnall – Manchester United's first great manager.Mangnall was a Bolton-born club secretary who placed heavy emphasis on fitness and personality. His knowledge of the game allowed him to bring together some of the finest footballers in the countryWith those talented players, Mangnall led United to their first league title in 1908 and first FA Cup in 1909. In between the two, he took his team to Europe as one of the first professional sides to complete an overseas tour.This is the story of a well-educated fitness fanatic who had a fancy for cigars and wore a straw boater hat. This is the man who remains one of only three managers to win England’s top flight with Manchester United.Part One focused on Mangnall's early life, how he joined United, earning promotion for the Reds and then winning a first league title.Part Two focuses on how Mangnall guided United to their first European tour and then to the 1909 FA Cup.Part Three highlights Mangnall's twilight years as United boss, winning a second league title and another Charity Shield before dramatically leaving the club to go and join the local rivals, Manchester City.United Through Time is the new podcast delving into Manchester United’s long and famous history. Going in chronological order, United Through Time will focus on the most important individuals at the club since Manchester United was founded as Newton Heath in 1878.Hosted by Harry Robinson, three guests are heard on this episode as United Through Time covers much more than just football.Guest One: Paddy Barclay - the esteemed Scottish author and football journalist who can now be heard twice a week on Love Sport Radio.Guest Two: Ean Gardiner is the author of ‘Harry Stafford – Manchester United’s First Captain Marvel’. This book is the story of Harry Stafford’s life. The book is a must-read. You can buy it on Amazon, eBay and from Empire Publications.Guest Three: Gary James is one of the definitive authorities on Manchester’s football history. He’s an honorary research fellow at De Montfort University and has written a number of books and will have a new one coming out next year on the city’s football history up until 1919. It will be a must-read.If you enjoy the episode, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes. You can even do it while you’re listening! You can also follow us on Twitter at @UtdThroughTime or check out our website at unitedthroughtime.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

United Through Time looks at Ernest Mangnall – Manchester United's first great manager.Mangnall was a Bolton-born club secretary who placed heavy emphasis on fitness and personality. His knowledge of the game allowed him to bring together some of the finest footballers in the countryWith those talented players, Mangnall led United to their first league title in 1908 and first FA Cup in 1909. In between the two, he took his team to Europe as one of the first professional sides to complete an overseas tour.This is the story of a well-educated fitness fanatic who had a fancy for cigars and wore a straw boater hat. This is the man who remains one of only three managers to win England’s top flight with Manchester United.United Through Time is the new podcast delving into Manchester United’s long and famous history. Going in chronological order, United Through Time will focus on the most important individuals at the club since Manchester United was founded as Newton Heath in 1878.Hosted by Harry Robinson, four guests are heard on this episode as United Through Time covers much more than just football.Guest One: Paddy Barclay - the esteemed Scottish author and football journalist who can now be heard twice a week on Love Sport Radio.Guest Two: Ean Gardiner is the author of ‘Harry Stafford – Manchester United’s First Captain Marvel’. This book is the story of Harry Stafford’s life. The book is a must-read. You can buy it on Amazon, eBay and from Empire Publications.Guest Three: Gary James is one of the definitive authorities on Manchester’s football history. He’s an honorary research fellow at De Montfort University and has written a number of books and will have a new one coming out next year on the city’s football history up until 1919. It will be a must-read.If you enjoy the episode, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes. You can even do it while you’re listening! You can also follow us on Twitter at @UtdThroughTime or check out our website at unitedthroughtime.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Trailer for the soon-to-be-released episode four of United Through Time - the popular new podcast delving into Manchester United's long and famous history.Episode four looks at Ernest Mangnall - the first great manager of Manchester United.This is a man who brought together the nation's finest footballers with knowledge of the game. In his nine years at Manchester United, Mangnall guided the Reds to two league titles, an FA Cup, the first ever Charity Shield and a new stadium; Old Trafford.Episode four of United Through Time will be released in mid-April and will be available on iTunes, Spotify and acast. It will be hosted and produced by Harry Robinson with guests Paddy Barclay, Gary James and Ean Gardiner. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

United Through Time looks at John Henry Davies – the man who saved Manchester United from extinction in 1902.Davies was a wealthy brewer who discovered the trials and tribulations of a local side called Newton Heath in 1901 after finding a St Bernard dog and then knocking an accountant off his bike.The portly, bespectacled Davies oversaw the rapid rise of Manchester United. Within his first six months at the club, Newton Heath changed their name to Man United and colours to red and white. Davies also invested £4,000 in the Reds’ Bank Street ground.Within a decade, United had won three major trophies, had gone on a tour of Europe and moved to Old Trafford, the largest and grandest stadium in the country.This is the story of a portly and bespectacled man who had a gentle smile overshadowed by a walrus-moustache. This is the man who saved Manchester United, who financed the club’s first ever league and cup glories and whose legacy lives on every time Manchester United play because he funded and inspired the move to Old Trafford.This is the story of John Henry Davies in episode three of United Through Time. This episode is released as a two-parter because of the sheer size of Davies’ contribution to the club.United Through Time is the new podcast delving into Manchester United’s long and famous history. Going in chronological order, United Through Time will focus on the most important individuals at the club since Manchester United was founded as Newton Heath in 1878.Hosted by Harry Robinson, four guests are heard on this episode as United Through Time covers the themes of breweries, British paternalism, World War One, corruption, trade unionism, the Manchester Ship Canal and much more, as well as the more general football stuff.Guest One: Iain McCartney is the author of ‘Old Trafford: 100 years of the Theatre of Dreams’, looking at the history of Manchester United’s great stadium.Guest Two: Jo Jones is the great-granddaughter of John Henry Davies. She has looked into his story with her late mother, has been a guest of the Manchester United board in recognition of Davies’ significance and saw her mother unveil a plaque at Old Trafford in honour to Davies.Guest Three: Ean Gardiner is the author of ‘Harry Stafford – Manchester United’s First Captain Marvel’. This book is the story of Harry Stafford’s life. The book is a must-read. You can buy it on Amazon, eBay and from Empire Publications.Guest Four: Gary James is one of the definitive authorities on Manchester’s football history. He’s an honorary research fellow at De Montfort University and has written a number of books and will have a new one coming out next year on the city’s football history up until 1919. It will be a must-read.If you enjoy the episode, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes. You can even do it while you’re listening! You can also follow us on Twitter at @UtdThroughTime or check out our website at unitedthroughtime.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

United Through Time looks at John Henry Davies – the man who saved Manchester United from extinction in 1902.Davies was a wealthy brewer who discovered the trials and tribulations of a local side called Newton Heath in 1901 after finding a St Bernard dog and then knocking an accountant off his bike.The portly, bespectacled Davies oversaw the rapid rise of Manchester United. Within his first six months at the club, Newton Heath changed their name to Man United and colours to red and white. Davies also invested £4,000 in the Reds’ Bank Street ground.Within a decade, United had won three major trophies, had gone on a tour of Europe and moved to Old Trafford, the largest and grandest stadium in the country.This is the story of a portly and bespectacled man who had a gentle smile overshadowed by a walrus-moustache. This is the man who saved Manchester United, who financed the club’s first ever league and cup glories and whose legacy lives on every time Manchester United play because he funded and inspired the move to Old Trafford.This is the story of John Henry Davies in episode three of United Through Time. This episode is released as a two-parter because of the sheer size of Davies’ contribution to the club.United Through Time is the new podcast delving into Manchester United’s long and famous history. Going in chronological order, United Through Time will focus on the most important individuals at the club since Manchester United was founded as Newton Heath in 1878.Hosted by Harry Robinson, four guests are heard on this episode as United Through Time covers the themes of breweries, British paternalism, World War One, corruption, trade unionism, the Manchester Ship Canal and much more, as well as the more general football stuff.Guest One: Iain McCartney is the author of ‘Old Trafford: 100 years of the Theatre of Dreams’, looking at the history of Manchester United’s great stadium.Guest Two: Jo Jones is the great-granddaughter of John Henry Davies. She has looked into his story with her late mother, has been a guest of the Manchester United board in recognition of Davies’ significance and saw her mother unveil a plaque at Old Trafford in honour to Davies.Guest Three: Ean Gardiner is the author of ‘Harry Stafford – Manchester United’s First Captain Marvel’. This book is the story of Harry Stafford’s life. The book is a must-read. You can buy it on Amazon, eBay and from Empire Publications.Guest Four: Gary James is one of the definitive authorities on Manchester’s football history. He’s an honorary research fellow at De Montfort University and has written a number of books and will have a new one coming out next year on the city’s football history up until 1919. It will be a must-read.If you enjoy the episode, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes. You can even do it while you’re listening! You can also follow us on Twitter at @UtdThroughTime or check out our website at unitedthroughtime.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Trailer for the soon-to-be-released episode three of United Through Time - the popular new podcast delving into Manchester United's long and famous history.Episode three looks at John Henry Davies - the first financial saviour of Manchester United. This is a man who found money through beer and invested it into a struggling club called 'Newton Heath'. 25 years on, that man had changed the name of that small club to Manchester United, changed their colours to red and white, moved them into a new 80,000-capacity stadium that was the envy of the world called Old Trafford, seen them win two league titles and an FA Cup and made them a club known across the continent.Episode three of United Through Time will be released in early February and will be available on iTunes, Spotify and acast. It will be hosted and produced by Harry Robinson with guests Jo Jones, Iain McCartney and Ean Gardiner. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

United Through Time looks at Harry Stafford – the saviour of Manchester United. A player, captain and then director, Stafford saved the club from bankruptcy in 1901 and 1902 before falling on his sword to stop the FA crippling Man United in 1904.This is the story of a railwayman, a son of a hatter, a pub landlord, a hotel owner, a distinguished full-back, a disgraced footballer, the saviour of a club. This is a man who is not remembered through a statue outside Old Trafford but who, along with his St Bernard dog, is responsible for the very existence of Manchester United.This is the story of Harry Stafford, an Edwardian man who wore a white top hat and loved the spotlight but who, having told everyone he was headed to Australia, boarded a boat to the USA in 1911.United Through Time is the new podcast delving into Manchester United’s long and famous history. Going in chronological order, United Through Time will focus on the most important individuals at the club since Manchester United was founded as Newton Heath in 1878.Hosted by Harry Robinson, two guests are heard on this episode as United Through Time covers the themes of railway towns, British emigration, working-class unemployment, the Great Depression and much more as well as the more general football stuff.Guest One: Ean Gardiner is the author of ‘Harry Stafford – Manchester United’s First Captain Marvel’. This book is the story of Harry Stafford’s life. Without it, that story would be acompletely different tale. Ean’s decade-long research has been utterly invaluable and without his work, this podcast would be nothing. The book is a must-read. You can buy it on Amazon, eBay and from Empire Publications.Guest Two: Gary James is one of the definitive authorities on Manchester’s football history. He’s an honorary research fellow at De Montfort University and has written a number of books and will have a new one coming out next year on the city’s football history up until 1919. It will be a must-read.If you enjoy the episode, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes. You can even do it while you’re listening! You can also follow us on Twitter at @UtdThroughTime or check out our website at unitedthroughtime.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Trailer for the soon-to-be-released episode two of United Through Time - the popular new podcast delving into Manchester United's long and famous history.Episode two looks at Harry Stafford, the man who without whom Manchester United would not exist today. A railway man, a son of a hatter, a pub landlord, a hotel owner, a distinguished full-back, a disgraced footballer, the saviour of a club.This is a man who is not remembered in a statue outside Old Trafford but who, along with his St Bernard dog, is responsible for the very existence of Manchester United. This is the story of Harry Stafford, an Edwardian man who wore a white top hat and loved the spotlight but who boarded a boat to the USA after telling everyone he was going to live in Australia.Episode two of United Through Time will be released in mid-December and will be available on iTunes, Spotify and acast. It will be hosted and produced by Harry Robinson with guests Ean Gardiner and Gary James. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

United Through Time looks at Louis Rocca: the second-generation Italian immigrant who brought Matt Busby to Manchester United and created the country’s first ever organised scouting network.This is the man without whom Manchester United could have been called Manchester Celtic and who helped to set up the Manchester United academy as well as helping to save the club from bankruptcy twice.Louis Rocca dedicated 60 years of his life to Manchester United, starting out as an eight-year-old teaboy and progressing through every role you can imagine. The cornerstones of the club - its name, its stadium, its record of academy players, its colours - were all laid down during Rocca’s time of involvement.United Through Time is the new podcast delving into Manchester United’s long and famous history. Going in chronological order, United Through Time will focus on the most important individuals at the club since Manchester United was founded as Newton Heath in 1878.Hosted by Harry Robinson, two guests are heard on this episode as we cover the themes of Italian re-unification, life in 19th century Britain and much more as well as the more general football stuff.Tony Rea is the utter authority on Italian immigration into Manchester and the Ancoats community which Rocca grew up in. You can read more from him at his website www.ancoatslittleitaly.comPaddy Barclay, meanwhile, has written the “definitive autobiography” on Sir Matt Busby. It’s available to buy online and from all good booksellers.If you enjoy the episode, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes. You can even do it while you’re listening! You can also follow us on Twitter at @UtdThroughTime or check out our website at unitedthroughtime.com Chronology:00:00:00 Intro00:04:37 Background to Rocca's upbringing00:11:25 How Rocca got involved with Newton Heath 00:16:34 Renaming Newton Heath -> Manchester United00:25:40 Rocca's scouting genius00:32:40 How Rocca signed a player down a mine00:33:26 The story behind Harry Worrall signing for Manchester United00:34:36 Signing a player for 4 freezers of ice cream00:37:57 Signing Johnny Carey00:40:50 Man United's second great financial crisis00:48:00 Manchester United start their famous academy00:49:42 The war at Old Trafford00:53:42 Bringing Matt Busby to Manchester United00:57:57 Providing Busby with a Cup-winning side01:00:37 Rocca's importance to Manchester United today01:03:44 Outro See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Louis Rocca dedicated 55 years of his life to Manchester United and those who do know of him consider him the ‘father’ or ‘grandfather’ of the club. From a 12-year-old teaboy to kit man to groundsmen to chief scout to manager, the second-generation Italian immigration is one of the most influential individuals in the club’s history and marks the start of United Through Time, the new podcast looking back at Manchester United’s long and famed history.Rocca will be episode one as we start with a man who is criminally unknown given that he helped to keep the club afloat on not one but two occasions, he may have been involved with the naming of the club, he created the country’s first ever organised scouting network, he helped to found the Manchester United Junior Athletic Club, the predecessor to the ‘academy’. All of that, but also the fact that it was he who brought Sir Matt Busby to the club, then just Matt Busby, in 1945 at the end of the Second World War. Going in chronological order, United Through Time will be looking at the most important individuals at Manchester United since the club was founded in 1878. With Harry Robinson as your host, you'll be hearing from author of “Sir Matt Busby – the definitive biography” and former-Football Correspondent of The Times, Guardian, Telegraph and Independent: Paddy Barclay. We’ll also be talking to Tony Rea, the definitive authority on Italian immigration in Manchester and author of “Manchester’s Ancoats – Little Italy”So, tune in in a couple of weeks as we begin with Louis Rocca, the ‘father’ of Manchester United Football Club… See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.