Duncan Edwards playing for Manchester United and England

Footage from Duncan Edwards playing career. Sadly the amount of footage is very limited
Like to give credit to "theheavyroller" on youtube for sharing parts of the clips.

[@neel1901]

My grandad watched the busby babes live, He told me about the beautiful football they played. If the disaster didn't happen United could have easily won 3 or 4 European cups in that era.GGMU

[@martinh1309]

Absolutely, such a tragedy

[@nickcallcutt8253]

Possibly England a few more world cups as well

[@fifalegend6298]

No you wouldn't have. Real Madrid were a far better team

[@billymurray1687]

@@fifalegend6298 in the 60s it would've been a different story

[@fifalegend6298]

@@AllSeeingEyesMetal Lol delusional but not a surprise coming from a man utd fan

[@cool-lemon]

If there's one positive to have after his untimely death, it's that he's still remembered to this very day. There's a very small handful of players from that era who get talked about today, and Edwards is still one of them.

[@delmanpronto9374]

had edwards carried on, there'd be plenty who'd remember him today.

[@grahampearson1542]

Best in the history of Manchester United football club. We should all pay respect for the young 21 year old.😞😖

[@andijw79]

@@McFlashh you missed the best of them all out! Best!

[@joshkay9979]

The main thing I took away from these clips is what a physical presence he was. Always winning the ball back and stronger than everyone else on the pitch.

[@noobcoding7279]

The calmness on the ball

[@sujalswain7862]

Nothing short of brilliant. Cheers for posting, Martin. Big Dunc was taken too early from us. What could've been! 🌹🇾🇪

[@martinh1309]

Thank you very much😊 Absolutely, this footage doesnt do him justice.🌹

[@leebaker8025]

Thanks for posting this, Duncan Edwards was an absolute colossus. Loved this.

[@ggmu4656]

Wayyy too young to have ever seen him But with the praise given to him by the few lucky ones to see him I can only imagine how good he was If only that plane didn't crash

[@alvaroproanoaviles5293]

This is gold! Cheers, mate. What a legend!

[@bunchlead]

It’s said, Edwards was the complete footballer. He could dribble, tackle, shoot on either foot, header, score and play in any position. I think from the footage, we can see, why he was so special.

[@hhill4413]

Saw him play as a lad for England schoolboys and again on his full England debut against Scotland.lplus a couple for Man united. Always strong,but, fair play. Opposite goal always a target,no messing about,not afraid to take opposition on. Duncan was admired by fans everywhere. Probably, in my opinion the most I have ever known. Duncan was exactly 6 months older than me.Him October 1st me April I st. Was due to play against him 1951 in school cup match at Dudley ,my school was from Wednesbury. As we gathered at ground to play. I was told Edwards ay playing today mate, good job for yow ( you ) cuz yow would think yow wuz playing against a Mon (man ). Never ever will I forget that daw , incidentally we lost 0 5 .To me Duncan's firm,forward style of play is still with me. I think today's game I think,stop messing about and get going forward. Sometimes the goalkeeper sees more balls from his own players,than the opposition. .

[@martinh1309]

Thanks for sharing!

[@hhill4413]

It's a pleasure.Someone we both obviously admire and remember fondly.

[@hhill4413]

Make a visit to Dudley and view his statue by the market place . Saw him play as a 15 year old and his debut for England. Will always remember him. A local Black county lad like myself he was respected by all fans,whoever you supported.Yes,often when visiting Dudley stand looking at Duncans statue and remembering.

[@martinh1309]

What do you remember from watching him play?

[@hhill4413]

My school at Wednesbury was drawn to play Duncan's school at Dudley in cup match. When we arrived a lad from their team said." Edwards ay playing today ,he has to be somewhere else. Good job he ay, it's like playing against a MON . We still lost 5-0. Often thought when I saw him play later for England and Man Utd. Wouldn't that have been wonderful to play against him. There was exactly 6 months age difference between us. Duncan Oct 1st me April 1st. Memories of Duncan will never fade. Dudley, Manchester United,E ngland. What more could you ask for.?

[@carlossimancas9867]

The images of the game against Real Madrid are unique. Between 0:52” and 0:59” you can see Di Stefano pissed off with Edwards. Even the great star of that era gives a kick with his foot to the youngster

[@mikej3129]

Great vid thanks for compiling this, can appreciate Duncan Edwards reading of the game, timing, strength and distribution. In defense he generally stays on his feet and blocks and doesnt go in for slides or recovery tackles...all due to his excellent reading of the game ability. Its interesting watching some of his advancing forward play from defence...its not dissimilar really to Dutch defending in total football era of 74-78. He looked like a modern footballer ahead of the times

[@henalihenali]

Irony is he would have kept Bobby Moore out of the England side......

[@oldjake4233]

Duncan IS a modern footballer for all time.

[@lancejones735]

so much talent ♥️♥️

[@cool-lemon]

He was ONLY 21 years of age too! Incredible when you think about it, was definitely a prodigy.

[@paulcasini4759]

I'm A Burnley Fan And Who Ever Was The So Called Burnley Fan Mocking THE GREATEST PLAYER EVER THE WONDERFUL DUNCAN EDWARDS WANTS BANNING FROM FOOTBALL FOR LIFE IM SO ANGRY MAY BIG DUNCAN REST IN PEACE ALWAYS FORGET PELE MARADONA MESSIE AND THE REST I WOULD GIVE ANYTHING TO BE ABLE TO GO BACK IN TIME AND SAVE DUNCAN AND THE REST OF THESE GRAND PLAYERS MAY THEY AND ALL WHO DIED IN THIS TRAGEDY INCLUDING BIG FRANK SWIFT REST IN PEACE ALWAYS

[@markwin829]

Some player for sure. Pride of the Black Country! ✊️

[@MM-mt3rx]

My Dad talked about George Best and my grandad talked about Duncan Edwards. Because so little of their game time was captured on camera they’re both mythical creatures of United. Best obviously has more tape but still it only represents a fraction of what he accomplished on the pitch. I’m reading a book about big Duncan at the minute and I’m amazed at how little I actually knew about someone that I’d heard so much about.

[@martinh1309]

The Wayne Barton book?

[@MM-mt3rx]

That is the one. I'm about 3/4's through and I am thoroughly enjoying it. I do wish there was more footage but I also quite like that there isn't because there is a an aura with Duncan and for different reasons Best (I am from Belfast so Besty means something else to us here)...anyway thanks for the video mate, it is nice to see some of what I am reading. I don't think the videos do him justice especially based on what I read and have heard from my Grandad but I really love seeing his body language & stature because it helps to paint the picture a bit more. There is a level of composure that you only typically see with the greats, like they see the game in slow motion. @@martinh1309

[@carlossimancas9867]

I tell you that in Spain a lot of people like your grandpa remembered very well that team, especially Charlton, Edwards and Taylor. It was a well respected and beautiful team of youngsters and many people were very sad after Munich accident. And in the 60’s, when Charlton was at his prime, the fans in Spain used to compare him with Di Stefano because of their similar way to play football

[@martinh1309]

@@carlossimancas9867 thanks for sharing. I know the great United side of the 50s had a few bouts with Spanish teams like, Real Madrid in 57, and Bilbao the same year. Real and United would have been the main two teams fighting for the European Cup between 58 and 68 if it hadnt been for the disaster. And you're right, Charlton and Di Stefano were very similar, even in appearance. Both great players.

[@martinh1309]

@@MM-mt3rx ive heard good things about that one. I have read his George Best book. I read, Duncan Edwards:the greatest a few years ago, and that was entertaining aswell. For me, Charlton, Best and Edwards encapsulate what Man United is all about.

[@felixleiter5092]

If only.., rip duncan.

[@jaydenthatsfootball1243]

R.I.P boys💜💜

[@colinjennings3661]

According to my dad if Duncan Edwards would have lived Bobby Moore would never had played for England.

[@martinh1309]

Bobby Moore would probably tell you that aswell. But in reality, i believe Moore would have played anyway as Edwards played most games at left half, not centre back. Jack Charlton and/or Nobby Stiles/Alan Ball would be at a higher risk of never playing for England though.

[@henalihenali]

looks that way

[@judithjennings5386]

Dunc greatest to walk the earth

[@martinh1309]

Agreed

[@nicknewman7848]

Looks composed, confident, strong, skilful and appears to read the game way beyond his years. In those days teenagers rarely got first team football, he made his first division debut aged 16! I can't think of any 17/18 year olds these days that would slot into top flight and international football in that position and look so comfortable.

[@user-vg7sw1un9x]

To think he almost lived, if only his kidneys weren’t weak, and if only they stayed after the second attempt

[@martinh1309]

He could never have played again so i think it was best for his own sake that he died after getting those injuries, he couldnt live without football.

[@fayeza8279]

apparently duncan edwards was the mbappe of his time! Exceptional talent

[@waynegamble645]

He was better than mbappe, Duncan could play in any position

[@cool-lemon]

One could argue he was better, simply given the era of football during that time. Pitches were awful, balls were hard, kits were heavy, boots weren't good, and Edwards still looked world class. Mbappe is a real talent too, no doubt he'll be one of the greatest of all time if he keeps it up.

[@francisdavis1575]

IAM related to him

[@martinh1309]

That's cool

[@badabing8884]

With Duncan Edwards the real tragedy is what could have been for both Man U and England. Nearest we have had so far is probably Steven Gerrard although not sure he was as good at winning back the ball as Big Dunc from this footage. The other one is Jude Bellingham right now for those wishing to explain to their children/grandchildren.

[@martinh1309]

Not sure its possible to compare any of those two to Duncan Edwards. For one, Duncan Edwards won 2 league titles by the time he was 21, Gerrard never did and Bellingham is yet to do much.

[@cool-lemon]

@@martinh1309 I think a great modern day comparison is Bellingham. Of course they're not 100% alike, but in-terms of potential, Bellingham is without a doubt the closest thing we have.

[@terrymay8114]

dont compare bellingham and gerrard with edwards not same lg

[@terrymay8114]

bellingham is totaly overated for gods sake dont mention big dunc and him in same breath

[@Snowballpowerplay]

The best team ever 😢