Address:
Old Trafford, Sir Matt Busy Way, Manchester M16 ORA, England
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Name: Manchester United Football Club
Nickname: The Red Devils
Founded: 1878
Stadium Name & Capacity: Old Trafford (76,000)
Pitch: 116 x 76 yards
Former Names:
1878 - 1880: Newton Heath LYR
1880 - 1902: Newton Heath
1902 - Present: Manchester United
Manchester United FC were formed in 1878 known as Newton Heath (a railway works side) nickname "The Heathens". And their first appearance in the English Football League was in 1892.
Many called for a name change, Newton Heath eventually became Manchester United on Apr 1902.
United moved to Old Trafford in 1909/10 season and their first fixture at Old Trafford was played on Feb 1910.
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