Duncan Edwards Was Something Else; 7 Decades Watching Manchester United, With My Granddad

Most requested, with thanks to Reddit for supplying the questions, a podcast with my Granddad. Lifelong Manchester United supporter who has been a regular at Old Trafford since 1950. I hope you enjoy!
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[@StephenHowson]

Monday morning 7am, is the Munich Aftermath video with my Granddad. Please check that out on Monday morning. I think you'll really enjoy it!

[@wozkeo]

really enjoyed this , looking forward to the munich 1 , i bet if you closed your eyes you couldn't tell the difference between your grandad and dad , exactly the same voice.

[@mstrhalam8998]

Stephen Howson FC Manchester United beaten Blackpool in the 1948 FA cup final

[@mstrhalam8998]

Stephen Howson FC what about David herd

[@karnage7628]

sound like a plastic fan to me

[@karnage7628]

so you used to support liverpool and now you support chelsea? ok mate. well done. seasons not over yet, come back in may.

[@diogocosta1305]

I'm not even a United fan and I loved this podcast

[@StephenHowson]

+Diogo Costa great to hear 👍🏼

[@diogocosta1305]

Stephen Howson FC no problem mate, I'm really looking forward to the next one

[@kacchank8696]

Diogo Costa u should fuck off

[@Yes123786]

He looks really young for his age damn. Sick video.

[@oldjake4233]

What a lovely video. I'm a 79 year old United fan. First went to Old Trafford in 54 with my dad and uncle. I hope your grandad is still around.

[@kevinmcmahon9887]

This was an absolute pleasure and a privilege to watch, great work!

[@gaztaylor513]

Excellent insights to a great man and his memory of united

[@mrkeybiscayne]

its crazy the man has seen over half a century of United, cheers. Mad respect for him

[@mattyp7318]

Great video, love hearing about that 50's side. Thank you

[@mattmonday2713]

This episode is classic. Thank you for sharing!

[@StephenHowson]

+Matt Monday it's my pleasure

[@busbybabes7263]

Great podcast ! Your grandad is a legend !

[@patryk1734]

keep us updated

[@StephenHowson]

+Busby Babes I have the privilege of having chats like this every week

[@basharatkhan6169]

You're grand dad is a Manchester national treasure. With lots of knowledge. You're a lucky guy to still have your grandparents

[@matthewreid2160]

Could happily listen to stories like this all day

[@BenzzHypess]

This is fantastic

[@isitariq92]

very good it was enjoyable to watch. hope to see more ;) thanks stephen and your granddad

[@StephenHowson]

+Taaz tazz you're very welcome I enjoyed it doing it 👍🏼

[@fredj755]

My memories of going to OT in the seventies. Queuing to get in the Stretford End down United Road. The train stalling (fans bouncing) outside OT after United scored two late goals against Chelsea. Singing all the players names before kick off until they waved.Bomb scares. Stewart Houston kicking the ball in the United Road stand every game. Doc Martins, scarfs round wrists, beer passed down the Stretford End, wagon wheels, scoreboard paddock, stretford paddock, wooden stands, fencing, big games turnstiles locked at half one, crushed against barriers. Sunderland 3-2 62,000. The banter in the Stretford (we are the left side). Sitting on the side of the pitch against Blackpool. LMTB, token sheets, the tunnel, Hill, Coppell, Pearson, Daly, Albiston, Big Jim, Buchan, Forsyth. Happy days but there have been many happy days at OT since.

[@Fookracists]

Great video watched all of it. Love getting to know more about the history of my favourite club. Learnt quite a lot thank you! ☺

[@colmturtle]

Now that’s a bloody legend

[@Jor_dan.]

Top video mate, looking forward to the Munich video.. My great grandad told me about Munich and the aftermath but that was from Ireland, so I'm interested to hear about what it was like in the city! 🔴

[@terencewelch9999]

Seen them all.. Mathews Finney Shackleton Lawton. The greatest player I ever saw, DUNCAN EDWARDS.

[@jimjimerson5330]

Awesome podcast your grandad is a gent

[@StephenHowson]

+jim jimerson 👍🏼

[@jordic6189]

Your granddad looks well mate. 👊🏽

[@StephenHowson]

+J J he's sound 👍🏼

[@robertmacphee5]

this was such a great insight, thank you

[@jordanhenshall3051]

Really love this video Ste! Great to hear a fans perspective of the club we love and know now, from before I was alive and what he thinks of United back then and now, and hear all the little stories he remembers of United, really fascinating. Keep up the good work bro!

[@Pigeon55]

Even in the mid 60s it was common practice to go Old Trafford one week and Maine Rd the next, travelling to away games was too expensive for working class supporters as a whole.

[@StephenHowson]

+Pigeon55 yep - simply wouldn't happen now.

[@jordandevlin5155]

wow get your grandad on more please, what a speaker and intelligent man. pleasure to listen to him.

[@StephenHowson]

+Jordan Devlin I think I might have to!

[@jordandevlin5155]

Stephen Howson FC definitely do, he obviously has a lot of knowledge

[@geoffholt9939]

Stephen, this is absolutely wonderful. My first game was 1957 cup final. Your grandad's memories are just what I remember! I was 7 at the time. Big respect and admiration for your grandad. What a marvellous man.

[@StephenHowson]

+Geoff Holt thanks for the comment Geoff! This club is nothing with folks like you and my granddad.

[@djaceman123]

Top bloke, loved hearing his stories from the old days :)

[@Ouki99]

Outstanding Ste, a massive thank you to John for doing this. Truly a pleasure to watch and incredibly insightful.

[@StephenHowson]

+Only.One.Cantona it was fun to do, glad you enjoyed

[@kieranstewart]

This is so good! Great stuff Howson.

[@StephenHowson]

+Kieran Stewart cheers mate

[@nicolalewis6289]

fantastic chat howson, many thanks to your grandad. He's the type of football fan worth listening to, and it's great hearing things from a guy who was there at the time. Sadly my grandad didn't live long enough to tell me about watching the 50's 60's team so great to listen to yours. can't wait for the munich doc. great job

[@tankzar]

This was a great idea Howson! Could listen to your Grandad all day.. great podcast!

[@StephenHowson]

+R3D3VIL me too! Loved it

[@johngarynavida]

Thank You Stephen, appreciate the time and effort from all of us here in Manila Philippines. This kind of experience is priceless and a special thanks to your granddad for taking the time.

[@StephenHowson]

+John Gary Navida my pleasure 👍🏼

[@ranabirmitra]

One of best videos, seriously - your grand-dad deserves a series of videos where talks about each decade (provided he likes the idea and he's up for it).. looking forward to the Munich Doc - Keep it Howsons!!

[@d1want34]

I would like to know what was really like to be a United supporter throughout the 70s-80s, trophy droughts and seeing Liverpool dominate the league and European stage

[@StephenHowson]

+Ridhuan Abu Bakar maybe my Dad is better for that. Or one of my uncles

[@d1want34]

Stephen Howson FC in future interviews maybe? i read that United got the highest avg attendance even when they're in Div. 2 right? they are very loyal fans

[@pauloconnell7971]

Ridhuan Abu Bakar it was awful, my son cannot understand why I hate Liverpool so much, they ruined my childhood..

[@pauloconnell7971]

Ridhuan Abu Bakar we did, great season, home and away, stormed it, schoolkids going all over the country, on our paper round money..

[@d1want34]

Paul Oconnell great insight sir. Appreciate the comment.

[@johncowell6386]

Brilliant that mate, I'm 60 but your grandad brought back lots of good memories for me. especially the picket fence around the ground you could buy sweets and crisps off the girls walking round before the match. happy days.

[@mikestiles3007]

Just seen this - could listen to you and your grandad all day- great stuff Nobby's was my uncle so it's lovely to hear the affectionate stories about him

[@stevenattias1803]

Fantastic watch.

[@luckyboi1183]

Thank you so much! Fantastic podcast, favourite vid so far in 2017.

[@StephenHowson]

+Luckyboi 118 cheers 🍻

[@johngorny8306]

Brilliant Ste, thoroughly enjoyed, and a big thanks to you're grandad for a small insight to some of our teams glorious history.

[@abelleon5433]

Love what you're doing on your channel Steven and along with the lads at full time devils!!! Great content, can't get enough. Keep up the good work. GLORY MAN UNITED!!!!

[@degoranks7965]

That was great , can't wait for the Munich pod . Your so lucky to have the knowledge of your grandad

[@JroAndLachlan]

Really good insight Howson, really enjoyed it mate!

[@StephenHowson]

+JroAndlachlan I enjoyed it too!

[@theoc84]

Brilliant podcast. Worth the wait. Great memories he has. Really looking forward to the Munich one.

[@paulheywood2116]

Would of loved to see Duncan edwards play 😢

[@adammaxwell1700]

Fantastic show Howson. Great insight into times I was never alive to hear about. Great watch 👌🏻👌🏻

[@hasibahmad2767]

WOW...what a video...GREAT JOB HOWSON

[@StephenHowson]

+Hasib Ahmad cheers!

[@alex91had]

I feel privileged watching this! Thanks Stephen!

[@JOB-kz2sb]

I'm a big fan of your work man. Excellent analysis of most United games and you're a proper United fan. Keep the quality content coming. Also your grandad is a gent.

[@runeverland4927]

Thanks Howson! Great podcast and another good idea to bring your granddad on.

[@StephenHowson]

+Rune Øverland cheers 👍🏼

[@BenMcManus]

Late to the party, but really enjoyed this. Thank you for putting it together.

[@rubenfrankish]

Great work on these videos man. Awesome to hear these kind of stories!

[@gav24241]

Cheers Steven, this podcast is priceless. Your grandad sounds a great man.

[@tezwhitby5097]

Outstanding Stephen. Really enjoyed this! Can't wait for Mondays documentary now 👍

[@kunalsrivastava1161]

It was amazing listening to your Grand dad. Great insight.

[@D.M.-]

Wish the current players could see this

[@93MichiganFootball]

Don’t know how this specific video was in my recommendations 4 years later, but I’m glad it was! Fucking mint Howson!

[@VICTORI0USSECRETS]

Really enjoyed this. Great to here somebody's view who watched the Busby babes in their prime!

[@kertasbatuguntingofficial]

wow, your granddad still looks cool through decades. I hope he always stays fit & joyful :-)

[@paulheywood2116]

Reminds me of my family steve all from Radcliffe and bury and Oldham and im the first Australian born in the family

[@tommyfowler3876]

really, really enjoyed this. thanks Howson!

[@StephenHowson]

+Tommy Fowler cheers pal 🍻

[@pfjpeter]

Nice programme.Good memories from your dad. I am a little younger that your dad and maybe I can add a bit. Tommy Bogan has a history. He can claim one of the shortest international careers. He played for Scotland against England and broke his leg in a collision with frank Swift. Never played for Scotland again. He went on to work at the Manchester Evening News . I can remember about 1955 when it was 1 shilling and 6d (not P... prior to decimalisation) for an adult to go into the standing areas and 9d for juniors. Reserve games were 6d for an adult and 3d for a junior. I lived in Gorse Hill Stretford. I was allow to go as long as my next door neighbour was going. He was 11 . I was 3 years his junior.

[@ConnorTaylad]

This is a very high quality podcast Stephen, great work mate.

[@StephenHowson]

+ConnorTaylor7 thank you

[@andymanser1]

Good video stephen good see history very enjoyable watch

[@TheBarnem13]

This is just lkke sitting with my dad exact same era wondeffull

[@FlexAdu]

You're Grandfather's a legend Howson great video do this more often with him

[@cdekk3r]

Good stuff. Thanks for this Mr. Howson.

[@ysr138]

really good video Stephen, wish your grandad health and happiness from me.

[@Tom-gy3zg]

Great insight and a great podcast pal

[@StephenHowson]

+Tom thanks Tom

[@matthewcostello8667]

Class this Howson, respect to you're grandad

[@darrensweetman3673]

jus great to listen to this and get an insight into the history nice 1👍

[@Tompah]

Great watch. Not even a Man Utd fan.

[@StephenHowson]

+Nospmoht Nareik good to hear!

[@davids2706]

Carey that you mentioned in the programme at the beginning was related to me!

[@StephenHowson]

+David S beast!

[@anthonymartial8790]

Great watch! Good stuff Howson.

[@StephenHowson]

+Anthony Martial cheers 👍🏼

[@owenhaskins7193]

Quality video, great stories. Really enjoyed the memories of how accessible the players were. Cheers to your grandad and respect. Locking forward to more, and shame about your dad's programme. New BBC programme #howsoninvestigates

[@cdog1200]

I love this video, has widen my perspective of United

[@325af2]

Watching this again, so good!

[@danomc101]

Quality stuff howson. Great stories

[@jordanoflynn994]

Solid vid bud,your grandads a utd legend himself

[@tommorris5075]

Really enjoyable video, can tell your really starting to care a lot about your content:)

[@StephenHowson]

+tom morris I've always cared!

[@tommorris5075]

Stephen Howson FC didn't mean it in a bad way, I guess a better way to put it is that your content has improved a lot recently:)

[@fredj755]

How come no song for Bobby Charlton. United's biggest legend.

[@seanmurphy1095]

Brilliant video. Thank you.

[@RustproofRich]

these offline podcasts are the way forward. 10/10 and your grandad needs to be the first united fan to get a statue

[@jamie2603]

That was very interesting can't wait for the Munich video.

[@StephenHowson]

+Jamie I think this is only a 6/10 compared to it. I've got a big expectation for it.

[@paulheywood2116]

Brilliant Steve like my granddad never got to meet him he’s from Manchester

[@tylerpick2k10]

Brilliant podcast! Had goose bumps most way through it! Have to ask though, how much there's little mention about Sir Bobby? Would love you hear your grandads opinion of his as a player

[@downinalbion83]

United's history is built on fans like your grandad. It was great to watch. I recorded an interview last October with my grandad Tom about United, Duncan Edwards and the Munich air crash. He's been going to united since the early 1930's. I've put the link here if you want to take a look. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWasmKWEhK6Ai7s

[@johncoxy2112]

That was so enjoyable , I`d love a pint and a chat with your Grandad My Father also watched Utd one week , City the next

[@lonestar6709]

I don't support United (I don't support anyone incidentally; But I like the sport), but I'll tell you now, I know from enough witnesses, footage and first hand accounts that Duncan Edwards is the most diversely talented player in history. And I don't mean English player. I mean 'any' player. Think of the strength, speed and finishing of Cristiano Ronaldo. Now imagine putting him anywhere you like on the pitch. That's how good big Duncan was. He's Manchester United's greatest player by a country mile. Swatted players aside like flies.

[@niallwebb6069]

To be fair about Nobby, most of the England side of '66 weren't knighted, and the most important person in my eyes, Bobby Moore, didn't before his relatively early death in 1993. Only Sir Bobby and Sir Geoff have been knighted from the squad. Jimmy Greaves, England's greatest goalscorer hasn't. I LOVE Nobby but I'm not sure he's a nailed on Sir. Lovely fella though, that was clear, and so sad he got dementia. RIP

[@MC-mf7zj]

I always try and create the Busby babes on fifa with created character but I don't' know the best eleven or the formation. Also position were different then and when I look it up I can't tell

[@mstrhalam8998]

David herd is one of my favourite players

[@tranebur5450]

great great great great great great podcast

[@StephenHowson]

+Ruben Jensen thanks pal 👍🏼

[@matthewmulvaney4178]

Very interesting to see what England would of been at that World Cup, a big what could of been😢

[@davidcuthbert16]

Loving the Munich content, brilliant stuff Howson! 👍👍

[@nymets9559]

Man Utd youngster Demetri Mitchell had a great game for Hearts vs H1b5 in the Edinburgh derby.

[@ade7020]

Great video. Love all your videos. I am going to be getting my season ticket any thoughts of which stand and we're on it

[@HappyG9476]

This channel is a hidden gem for United fans

[@gaylecasey101]

spectacular, a must watch for every red...

[@salikenequist2375]

Really enjoyed it!

[@garyholyhead]

25p into Stretford Paddock early 70s under 15s