Sir Jim Ratcliffe joins Man Utd greats for Munich Air Disaster memorial service
Sir Jim Ratcliffe (left) and former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson (second right) attend the memorial service for the victims of the 1958 Munich Air Disaster at Old Trafford, Manchester. Today is the 66th anniversary of the Munich Air Disaster, which claimed 23 lives, including eight players.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe was among those in attendance at the Munich Air Disaster memorial as he edges closer to becoming minority owner at Manchester United.
February 6 is a date indelibly marked in club history after the plane carrying Sir Matt Busby’s side crashed on its way back from a European Cup tie at Red Star Belgrade in 1958.
Eight players were among the 23 lives claimed in a tragedy that is remembered every year by all connected to United.
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Ratcliffe was among those at Old Trafford on Tuesday afternoon for the 66th anniversary commemoration.
The billionaire is still awaiting his 25 per cent acquisition of the club to get the green light but he and his Ineos team have been a visible presence since the deal was announced on Christmas Eve.
Ratcliffe has visited United on several occasions, including January’s draw with Tottenham, and was joined at the ceremony by Ineos director of sport Sir Dave Brailsford.
The incoming minority owner arrived at the ceremony alongside Sir Alex Ferguson.
Sir Alex Ferguson was also at the service (Martin Rickett/PA)
United greats Paddy Crerand and Brian Kidd were others in attendance, as were first-team manager Erik ten Hag and women’s team boss Marc Skinner.
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