This story was on joe.co.uk today..
http://www.joe.co.uk/sport/manchester-united-have-removed-sir-matt-busbys-plaque-from-old-trafford-directors-box/83977
...it reminded me of a story from another United legend.
When working for UTV from time to time the odd northern legend would pop into the Wigan office to talk to Talk Sport and one such legend was one Thomas Henderson Docherty.
In between chats with Richard Keys and Andy Gray I was telling him that I supported United and he said to me "I'll tell you about United shall I?"
"I've worked for United in various capacities over the years and they said 'if we can ever do anything for you, don't hesitate to get in touch'
"It was my daughter's 18th and she really wanted to go to see United and so I called and asked for tickets, they said 'No problem Doc' , sent the tickets and off we all went.
"They had a great time really loved it
"3 days later, I got a letter in the post from the club.
"It was an invoice."
It seems a lack of nostalgia for managers past is no new thing.
He also told me, 2 years before it happened, that David Moyes would take over from Sir Alex.
Moral of the story - if Tommy Docherty gives you a tip, get down the bookies!
http://www.joe.co.uk/sport/manchester-united-have-removed-sir-matt-busbys-plaque-from-old-trafford-directors-box/83977
...it reminded me of a story from another United legend.
When working for UTV from time to time the odd northern legend would pop into the Wigan office to talk to Talk Sport and one such legend was one Thomas Henderson Docherty.
In between chats with Richard Keys and Andy Gray I was telling him that I supported United and he said to me "I'll tell you about United shall I?"
"I've worked for United in various capacities over the years and they said 'if we can ever do anything for you, don't hesitate to get in touch'
"It was my daughter's 18th and she really wanted to go to see United and so I called and asked for tickets, they said 'No problem Doc' , sent the tickets and off we all went.
"They had a great time really loved it
"3 days later, I got a letter in the post from the club.
"It was an invoice."
It seems a lack of nostalgia for managers past is no new thing.
He also told me, 2 years before it happened, that David Moyes would take over from Sir Alex.
Moral of the story - if Tommy Docherty gives you a tip, get down the bookies!
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