Manchester United caretaker manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer leads tributes in anniversary memorial service of Munich Air Disaster

Manchester United caretaker manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer leads tributes in anniversary memorial service of Munich Air Disaster
Manchester United caretaker manager Ole Gunnar Soslkjaer led tributes to the victims of Munich Air Disaster on its 61st anniversary memorial service.The tragedy, which claimed the lives of 23 people – including eight players and three members of staff, happened when the Manchester United squad were flying back from a European Cup match against Red Star Belgrade in February 1958.Carrick and Solskjaer in attendance at the memorial service5
Carrick and Solskjaer in attendance at the memorial service
Solskjaer was joined by Red Devil legend Bryan Robson in laying a wreath at Old Trafford in tribute to those who died in the accident.First-team coaches Michael Carrick and Kieran Meckanna also attended the service.Solskjaer, 45, recollected his personal memory of finding out about the horrific events.He said:I think its so important because its such a big part of our history. That day will be in our memories and our history forever.“It’s quite a few years ago now and the new supporters coming through must learn about it and the history of it.Solskjaer was joined by Bryan Robson in laying a wreath at Old Trafford5
Solskjaer was joined by Bryan Robson in laying a wreath at Old Trafford
My dad was 14 when it happened and he tells me about how he got to know about it back home in Norway, watching it on the black and white TV screens.Its a sad day in our history, but its a day that well always remember.Flowers were laid outside the stadium5
Flowers were laid outside the stadium
Solskjaer recollected the exact moment his father told him about the tragic crash5
Solskjaer recollected the exact moment his father told him about the tragic crash
Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay also stressed the importance of remembering those who lost their lives in that tragic day.He said: Last year was the first time Ive come here [to Old Trafford for a Munich anniversary] and everyone was immaculately dressed.“It was an occasion you want to be a part of, to pay tribute to those who died in the Munich Air Disaster. Having grown up coming through the Academy, its obviously something that is really close to my heart and the whole football club in general.It was an absolute tragedy and it affected millions of people around the world, from fans to family members.“It was a sad time but obviously the club have kept going and going and going and hopefully we are doing them [the victims] proud.As soon as youre able to understand what happened, its so important to pass that message across and make everyone aware and obviously pay tribute.A banner was held at Manchester United’s match against Burnley for the victims5
A banner was held at Manchester United’s match against Burnley for the victims


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