The news that our former manager, Frank O’Farrell, has died has shocked everyone at Manchester United. He was 94 years old at the time. Nigerian Information Guide...CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
While Frank’s 18-month tenure at United was not without its ups and downs, there is no doubt that he was a gifted manager with unquestionable integrity. What remains a source of resentment is what could have been.
The dignified, softly spoken Irishman’s Old Trafford sojourn could be described as a tale of two vividly contrasting autumns at the time of his departure shortly before Christmas 1972.
Following his appointment in June 1971 to succeed Sir Matt Busby, who had returned to the hot-seat as caretaker, O’Farrell led a deliciously entertaining side to a five-point lead in the title race in the first autumn.
