1️⃣Series One of United Through Time - a Manchester United history podcast ❓What is United Through Time? Here's all you need to know in less than a minute. ⬇️And info on every episode of Series One in the following thread.

120 years ago this month, John Henry Davies stepped in to save the bankrupt Newton Heath club. It was reborn as Manchester United. Listen to his story below in a two-part documentary on one of the men who made Manchester United ⬇️

Absolutely love this from Di Law, daughter of Denis, on retrospectively watching his career, holidaying with George Best and facing her dad’s Alzheimer’s and dementia diagnosis as a family. A truly unique story. manutd.com/en/news/detail…

Rob Page is the second man to lead Wales to a World Cup. He follows in the footsteps of United hero, and fellow son of the Rhondda, Jimmy Murphy. manutd.com/en/news/detail…

Remembering Dennis Walker on his birthday today, Manchester United's first non-white player with a remarkable story that was forgotten for many, many years. Last year, his family were invited to Old Trafford, and United Review looked back at an incredible life.

On 11 March 1941, Old Trafford football stadium, the home of #ManUtd, was hit by a bomb aimed at the industrial complex of Trafford Park. If your family passed on any stories or objects relating to the Manchester Blitz, share them with us at: theirfinesthour.english.ox.ac.uk.

Looking forward to this. Just recognition for the human manifestation of that now-clichéd 'United DNA' whose actions before (it shouldn't be forgotten) and after Munich defined the club's identity and culture for decades to come: youthful, attacking, never-say-die football.

🚨 Some news... I've written a book! The Men Who Made Manchester United tells the incredible, untold story of the eight pioneers who built and rebuilt #mufc before Sir Matt Busby. "‘A fine book with incredible attention to detail." - Andy Mitten amzn.to/3qgfbvd

🚨 In my weekly newsletter tomorrow morning: 🇩🇰 What it was like to interview Rasmus Højlund 🛡️ The story of the first-ever Charity Shield (won by #mufc) 📕 More about my upcoming book ➡️ Subscribe here: harryrobinson.substack.com/about

On this day in 1902, Manchester United FC played its first-ever game, against Gainsborough Trinity. Charlie Richards began a century-long tradition of late goals in a 1-0 win for the Reds. Why 1902, not 1878? And where did the name come from? Answers in the thread below 🧵

Harry Worrall features in The Men Who Made Manchester United as one of the many players signed by Louis Rocca in an unorthodox fashion. Read the story below. You can buy the book here, if you're interested: amzn.to/3qgfbvd

On this day in 1880, Manchester United played their first recorded game. Newton Heath L&YR were beaten 6-0 by Bolton Wanderers' second XI. It was a long journey to FA Cup and title glory three decades later... The full story is in my book, available ⬇️ amzn.to/3qgfbvd

Coming soon...

🏟️ Identity comes first: Why United must take a step back before deciding Old Trafford's future With lessons from Venice & Athens, I consider what really defines #mufc's identity & why it's important to the OT debate. In tomorrow morning's newsletter: harryrobinson.substack.com

⏰ Out tonight at 7:30pm... Lifeblood. A new documentary series with unprecedented access to one of sport's most successful institutions, Manchester United's Academy. Where did it all start? What role does 90 years of history play in today's development?