We’ll Never Die | Munich Air Disaster | Manchester United’s Busby Babes Remembered

Today marks the 60th anniversary of the disaster at Munich. One of the most prominent dates in Manchester United’s history. Sir Matt Busby’s babes were taken from us before they came close to reaching their potential. To mark this occasion and emphasise the importance of keeping the memory of these players alive, I took my Granddad, John, and my son, Jayden, to Old Trafford to make this video. Thanks to Manchester United for their co-operation in creating this film.
This video is dedicated to the memory of all the players, staff, journalists and airline officials that perished in Munich, on the 6th of February, 1958.
• Geoff Bent
• Roger Byrne
• Eddie Colman
• Duncan Edwards
• Mark Jones
• David Pegg
• Tommy Taylor
• Liam "Billy" Whelan
Manchester United staff
• Walter Crickmer, club secretary
• Tom Curry, trainer
• Bert Whalley, coach
Journalists
• Alf Clarke, Manchester Evening Chronicle
• Donny Davies, Manchester Guardian
• George Follows, Daily Herald
• Tom Jackson, Manchester Evening News
• Archie Ledbrooke, Daily Mirror
• Henry Rose, Daily Express
• Frank Swift, News of the World also former England and Manchester City goalkeeper;
• Eric Thompson, Daily Mail
May they rest in peace, and never be forgotten.

[@StatmanDave]

The flowers of English football, the flowers of Manchester.

[@brunofernandes3058]

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[@FullTimeDevils]

We'll keep the Red Flag flying high! 🔴⚪⚫

[@ZoomerHistorian]

Unbelievable mate, absolutely smashed it

[@UnitedPeoplesTV]

Wonderful video mate.

[@previnsnaidu1]

Absolute chills, class video Howson. GGMU.

[@TheScroft88]

Pure class Howson.. never forgotten MUFC

[@randeeppoonia2653]

I'm not crying, You are crying

[@darrenwilson8921]

From all your fellow fans and mates from Down Under…we here in Australia will never forget..

[@matthewbassett3128]

Phenomenon piece about Munich 58 Thank you Stephen. We'll never die man utd for life.

[@paulflynn6169]

Your grandfather is a gentleman,Stephen.All the best to you and your boy.Paul from Rusholme

[@DayZer1987]

Excellent video mate, proper emotional seeing your grandad tell the story to the wee lad. Reminds me of my dad telling me the importance of the busby babes. I remember my first visit to the museum back in the 96/97 season and just being even more emotionally attached to the club after that.

[@manc66]

I am sixty years old, sat here welling up.

[@alexbuckenham1663]

You're right, this is pretty much impossible to beat as a tribute, rest easy lads

[@alexbuckenham1663]

I bawl my eyes out every time I watch this. The Busby babes are forever, rest in peace lads

[@cjgreen114]

You can see how much it means to your grandad. Fair play and well made Howson

[@ulricjude]

Beautiful. Thank you Howson, from all the worldwide fans who've grown up passionately following United. We are United. Especially today.

[@jokiyatrott5316]

Thank you very much for making this video, as a overseas fan in bermuda I've always known how much the Munich crash affected the club and the United culture but never understood how it felt. I feel privilege to have seen this short history from your grandfather to your son helped me feel a new sense of pride on this day. GGMU✊🏾❤❤❤

[@machiel5888]

Never forget The flowers of Manchester. Peace and love from the Netherlands. We’ll never die. GGMU.

[@albertmarte3067]

the goosebumps I got watching this video I love it thank you Matt Busby and The Busby Babes RIP thank you for what you did for this club never forgotten.

[@nabeelbajwa4976]

Absolutely class and fantastic video Howson. Rip Busby babes.. 😔

[@davidrhodes2146]

THE FLOWERS OF MANCHESTER live on in my heart and dreams. I am lucky enough to say i saw the BABES play.Dave an old STRETFORD ENDER.

[@jamesobrien428]

Every year I watch this video and every year it has the same affect . Gone but not forgotten ❤️

[@robert2045]

Brilliant video, shows to newer generation how important the Busby Babes were. Brings a tear to my eye, thank you.

[@prabutogog8773]

United !!! United !!!! United !!! Glory Glory Manchester United !!! Glory Glory Manchester United !!! #GGMU Forever !!!

[@TheToyBoy1978]

Never forgotten... RIP you Busby Babes!

[@georgezibuye8577]

Chilling, but inspiring tribute .

[@jamesmcguigan8505]

Leeds fan. RIP the busby babes. Never forgotten!! Rivalry aside such a sad day for english football!!

[@Fookracists]

A broken plane, a broken dream, a broken heart a broken team, no word said, a silent vow, we loved you then, and we love you now. You're in my heart you're in my soul one love MUFC 💜 #MUFCTheReligion #FlowersOffManchester #LoveYouManchester #BestClubInTheWorld 🔴⚪⚫

[@ronakjoshi5198]

So so poignant ❤🙏🏽🙏🏽the flowers of Manchester

[@andyeve8]

What a truly truly beautiful little mini documentary. Such a touching personal reflection from your grandfather. The Flowers Of Manchester will never be forgotten. Forever immortalised by the club we hold so dear.❤. Forever United. ❤

[@JuliusKapiainen]

Very stylish execution. Thank you for passing the torch forward and spreading the knowledge.

[@Eskimo_JC]

Watched it 3 times now. Can't get over how passionate your grandad is about United. The way he describes matches and tournaments is so clear, almost as though he's just watched them last week! Amazing video once again

[@SunnyyScott]

The end got me

[@SCM793]

Sunny Scott shed tear to it..proper got me

[@clivemuhorondegwa1945]

This is a day that always makes me tear. I never witnessed them play but how attached I am to the club. This has been my world ever since I was brought to this world. We may not win titles right now but I will sure as hell always stick to this club cause it made me love this beautiful game. #GGMU

[@burgir8317]

Incredible Mate Special club special people United will never die💗

[@asimul-haq5925]

Love hearing stories about the history of our club ❤️, especially by people who where from the time, I was so moved and shed a tear towards the end.. truly amazing we’ll never die 🇾🇪👏🏽

[@danielrmz40]

I love this club so much,i wouldn't change it for anything RIP Busby babes

[@inin725]

Wonderful tribute Stephen, it's great to show the affect football has on the generations of a single family like yours. Long may it continue and long live the memory of The Busby Babes.

[@thisandthat871]

Lump in my throat and a tear in my eye What a beautiful video 💐

[@AMAruofAssassinz]

Thank you Stephen for this video. Goosebumps

[@freedom1322009101]

May God bless all their souls

[@JustJonny1990]

Superb stuff mate, from start to finish, superb stuff!

[@mufcfandan9870]

Baffles me how this video doesn't have many more views. Every. single. United supporter needs to watch this. The Munich Air Disaster is embedded deeply in our history and we all need to know the struggles and the perseverance our club went through to get to where we are today. Lets share this!

[@StephenHowson]

I knew making it that 10-15 would be all it did. So I'm delighted it did more than that. Sadly the title isn't 'sexy' enough for some. I'm just glad I got to make it. Even if it was just for my family I'd be happy with it.

[@NileshSurana]

If something could bring tears to my eyes, it's manchester united and videos like these :-( Class work, Mr. Stephen Howson.

[@jimmykouba4494]

This is how you keep the memory alive. I really enjoyed how Great-Grandad and Great-Grandson went through the Hall of Fame and explained what happened from his experience. Then tells him to let his friends and eventually his family the memory. I was ok up until the grandson placed perfectly the scarf on the ground leading in to the entrance I lost it. We'll Never Die We Will Keep The Red Flag Flying High, goes right to the heart and feel the pain. I do hope there are other experiences shared like this one? Thank you and God Bless for doing this. For many, like me who live in the US are unable to get to Manchester United to see this or take part in the memorial. Never Forgotten RIP Busby Babes.

[@Matthew-tk2wc]

The flowers of Manchester - never forgotten! Been a strange day overall. Sleep well lads.

[@sankalpmishra2519]

Only one word - RESPECT. #TheFlowersOfManchester

[@Ryan0123ify]

Beautiful. It took something so tragic to give birth to something so beautiful.

[@nadenlad]

Superb Tribute The way your son looks at his G Grandad is fantastic . If you know your history your future is certain

[@mohammedawais8699]

It’s a club with great history great story that’s why I love mufc...

[@Utd4everPodcasts]

Beautiful video! Thanks so much to all the Howsons for your hardwork! Proper masterpiece! I can't stop watching this over and over!

[@Mmyytt95]

Absolutely chilling stuff. Watched it last year, watched it again today, and will watch it again next year. Fantastic bit of content and a wonderful tribute. Keep the red flag flying high, Man Utd will never die! 🇾🇪

[@jasonwilhelm85]

So simple and to the point that's exactly why United is loved the world over. The glory and silverware are a bonus.Its how they acted in extreme adversity that still captures the imagination till today

[@Ahmed-wi6qi]

Great history, great legacy, this is United the best club in the world.

[@alfiehaigh8412]

Amazing video Howson, people need to see this

[@poweredbyfriedchicken3273]

One of the best videos you’ve put out! Fantastic tribute, very classy and most of all the passion and love for the club shines through. You really managed to encapsulate the emotion and importance of not forgetting those who set the stage for the club we love today, well done.

[@pfjpeter]

The Busby Babes will always be in my memory.

[@joebarcelo9208]

The Flowers of Manchester, we'll keep waiving the Red Flag flying high, we'll tell our sons and daughters, our grandchildren, and they will tell theirs. We'll never die. Glory Glory Man United! Amazing video Stephen!

[@iiFamilyGuyzZz]

I remember when my grandad took me to old Trafford when I was young , he supported spurs aswell but still sat there and cheered for United. It was Roy Keane testimonial match. Never forget

[@charliesears2781]

Simply Amazing Howson. Made me open my eyes to just how amazing of a club we are. WE'LL NEVER DIE! MUFC

[@jorgegarza323]

How does someone even dislike this video? What was wrong with it? A historic and emotional narration. Sorry Mr. Howson, your video was touching and as a Man U fan, I appreciate it. On behalf of all Man U fans, thank you.

[@jambokaos]

Beautiful tribute. RIP to all the victims of the Munich Disaster

[@thewanderingcumbrian]

Workington vs Man utd 1958 one of the lucky towns to play the babes on borough park 4th january 1958

[@philhillier7496]

Real Quality video Howson, had me in damn tears. We are Manchester United 🔴❤️🔴 Never forget 1958.

[@leejnew]

Howson I'm a fan of all your content but your work on Munich both last year and this is by far your best. The Munich Air Disaster made United the club it is today. Jimmy Murphy's sheer determination to carry on coupled with Sir Matt Busby's unbeatable will to live, drove the team to knew heights, and laid the foundations for players and staff for years to come. We'll never forget The Busby Babes and the others that died that day. RIP the flowers of Manchester.

[@BetfredSports]

Incredible.

[@isaachands1925]

It touches my heart, I wouldn't have been affected at all if it wasn't for being related to Johnny Berry. A man with such desire to play for United couldn't fulfil his dreams to win the Treble. I wish I was alive to meet Johnny but unfortunately he passed away in 94'. May all the victims rest in heaven. God bless

[@thanossfinger5960]

Great man u are ste and ur grandad and son u do them proud mate #united4eva

[@sean1398]

Powerful... hopefully the boys can do the babes proud in europe this year 60 years on like we did in 2008 50 years on. We'll never die!

[@rohitmukerji7208]

Goosebumps throughout the video man, for eight continuous minutes. #flowersofmanchester

[@gordontaylor5373]

Hey Steve. Nice to see your Grandad on another great vid. I really like your Grandad. He's a top bloke.

[@rohitmukerji7208]

'It's got to go on now, through you, your friends, your family, make sure your generation knows who all these lads are, and you do, we'll never die'

[@KryptonitetoallBS]

Brilliant Stephen, excellent job mate. As a 9 year old boy back in the seventies it was easy to feel the history of the club from older generations and it felt like a family. I felt the support of the older fans who always looked out for me. We are in different times now, with more corporate stuff and more tourists, but we mustn't lose our soul. Your video shows a little bit of that soul mate. Manchester United, more than a club! God bless the Busby Babes. RIP.

[@Fookracists]

Cant imagine what people who were involved are feeling. I can't even imagine the fans back then who still are here with us how they feel. Like you're grandad for example I can see the sadness in him and he has the right to cry his heart out must have been difficult for him. RIP Busby Babes ❤

[@nathan_8373]

Brilliant video Ste. I had my childhood with my dad telling me all about the disaster and the players that passed. Tears me up every year especially when I go to OT and see the memorial. Devastating, couldn't imagine being alive and witnessing that. Your grandad seems class and your boy taking it all in from him is heart warming.

[@fitzyman009]

Incredibly moving video Howson - thanks to your Grandad for sharing his memories so eloquently with those of us too young to have been there.

[@vikingred4674]

THIS VIDEO MUST BE SHOWN TO EVERY UNITED FAN . BECAUSE WITHOUT OUR HISTORY. WE WOULD BE NOTHING. MUNICH 58 SHOWS WHAT HAPPEND TO US. AND HOW WE MADE SOMETHING DARK AND TRAJIC.NOT BREAK US. AND HOW THE LIGHT AHEAD BECOME OUR HOLY GRAIL. 68.I HOPE GOD GETS AS MUCH JOY WATCHING THE BUSBY BABES PLAY IN HEAVEN. WITH SIR MATT. R.I.P. FLOWERS OF MANCHESTER. GOD BLESS THEM ALL.

[@robtipple5489]

Yet again you’ve done the babes credit like last year with this . Love listening to your grandad 🇾🇪

[@paulwood5803]

Anything to do with Munich always makes me tear up...... looking back I think it broke my Dad a little. He had played with some of those in the Munich disaster in the junior teams, Colts and A team, in the early 50's. He was reluctant to talk about it and when he did, he wouldn't say much, which is why I think it broke him.

[@memyself800]

Absolutely brilliant pure class 💯 we'll never die. 🔴⚪⚫

[@rudyreimer302]

Hadn't seen this till now. Thank you for doing this. Red Flag flies high at my home, office and lab so that everyone knows!

[@janinehowson7126]

Forgot how good this video was, very moving.

[@sukhad2188]

We will never Die!!

[@Glenn036]

Excellent Video Stephen.. well done.

[@stefanstancioiu7335]

Man, the decision to start this video in that trio is pure class. Absolutely brilliant. Keep it up man.

[@jimjimerson5330]

Four generations of reds.Quality video yet again and very touching.❤ 🔴⚪⚫ ❤

[@crunkystv8072]

Actually, it's four ;) If you are referring to the video

[@premierleague_itk2626]

WELL DONE HOWSON BRILLIANT VIDEO!!! THE GREATEST CLUB IN THE WORLD REST IN PEACE TO EVERYONE WHO DIED THAT DAY

[@Jor_dan.]

The other Munich video was good, but this trumps it by a long shot. It most certainly done the anniversary justice. Fair play to you and your family for taking the time to do the video! #FlowersOfManchester 🔴

[@neilcrowesongs9768]

Beautifully done Ste. Big respect to your grandad and son for theirs and yours heartfelt respect

[@simon1985jm]

You couldn’t buy, such an emotional tribute and knowledge of a Grandad passing on such a pivotal moment of his life. Thanks Stephen, for sharing such a touching tribute to greatest team of any era.

[@sphemalo1351]

Brilliant content! Thank you for this Howsen. What really got to me in this video is when your grandad told your son that it's up to him and his friends to ensure that their generation know about the babes! That resonated with on on a deep level. 60 years after this tragic incident and it sometimes hurts like it happened just recently. It's important that we keep their story alive! Videos like this help to do that. Thank you Steve. We'll Never Die

[@PackedMouse]

Class video Stephen

[@thewanderingcumbrian]

Grandad telling his grandson simply magic!!!

[@alankoh8143]

Thank you Howson. United will never die.

[@OddacityOfficial]

Reduced me to a bubbling mess after that howson 🤦🏼‍♂️ beautiful ❤️🖤❤️

[@TJHeade]

quality video

[@adamloveday3796]

Amazing video brought tears to my eyes, we will never forget the flowers of Manchester

[@lionsden2342]

what a well put together video R.I.P. The busby babes 💖💖

[@harjotaubby6768]

Jesus ste..brought tears to my eyes-beautiful viewing🔴🔴

[@adithya15]

Thank you for this !

[@jondavies1376]

Thanks for an amazing video Stephen #GGMU,brought a tear to my eye we will never forget

[@alexzander9613]

Wow...Just wow. Fantastic job!