Overview
- Hundreds gathered under the Munich clock at Old Trafford for a 14:45 GMT remembrance service led by Reverend John Boyers, with readings, a roll of honour and wreath-laying despite rain.
- Head coaches Michael Carrick and Marc Skinner laid wreaths alongside captains Bruno Fernandes and Maya Le Tissier, with club legends and local officials also in attendance.
- Parallel commemorations at the Manchesterplatz memorial were led by the Manchester Munich Memorial Foundation, where attendees including Alex Stepney observed a two‑minute silence and laid wreaths.
- United confirmed matchday tributes for Saturday, including a 10:30 memorial service at Old Trafford, flags at half‑mast, a team wreath, the Flowers of Manchester before kick-off and supporter banners in the Stretford End.
- Carrick said players must understand the club’s history and responsibilities, while the club published clear explainer content for younger fans about the 1958 crash that killed 23 people, including eight players, after slush slowed the aircraft during take-off.