ALMOST 64 YEARS AFTER THE MUNICH AIR DISASTER ONE MAN REMEMBERS HIS HEROES

It is hard to believe but it's soon to be 64 years to the day since a nation stood silent at breaking news of an air disaster in Munich which would claim the lives of most of those on board.

In total 23 lives would be lost that cold day in February 1958, 8 of whom were some of Manchester United's beloved players.

As we edge closer to the day of remembrance (Sunday 6th Feb) it is heart warming to see that these once titans of football are still revered by the fans as much now as they were back in those glory days.

One of those Fans is Tony Easom from Salford who rose to a challenge we made in a video a few years ago. We paid a visit to the grave of 25-year-old legendary Busby Babe, Geoff Bent, and noticed at the time that it had fallen into a state of neglect as a result of the pandemic restrictions.

Tony watched the video, heard our call and promptly jumped into action to restore the grave of one of his beloved heroes to its former glory, and what an amazing job he has been doing ever since.

The headstone has been cleaned, the ground around the grave is always kept tidy and he and his beloved better half are regular attendees, taking home scarfs, tributes and trinkets to wash and clean them to be returned like new to adorn his grave once more.

Tony is just one of many unsung heroes across Salford who have never forgotten the pain and suffering of his beloved club at that time of such terrible tragedy. 

He's a regular attendee, guitar in hand and singing loud at remembrance celebrations at the club and we will be there no doubt alongside him on Sunday amongst countless others who will be heading to the hallowed ground of Old Trafford to pay homage to our fallen footballing heroes.

Well done Tony Easom and a huge Thanks from us.

May we never forget them.