Newton Heath LYR
The early years of the club started as any other club did. United was founded in 1878 as Newton Heath LYR Football Club, which was a railway workers’ team. Railway workers formed this team to have camaraderie, as well as something to look forward to during breaks and after shifts. In 1892, Newton Heath LYR Football Club joined the league “Football League” in 1892. The club struggled financially, nearly going bankrupt in 1902. The club was rescued by John Henry Davies, who was a wealthy British brewery owner. He renamed the club to its present name “Manchester United”, adopting the red and white kits that are still worn today. Their first success came a few years after Davies took over the club. Manchester United had won its First Division title under manager Ernest Mangnall.[5] The club began to catch traction under new ownership. Unfortunately, this did not last long, as the club began to struggle after Old Trafford, United’s stadium, was damaged by bombings from World War II, causing both a symbolic and financial toll on the club. Reparations were made after the war, restoring both city morale and United’s stadium.
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He renamed the club to its present name “Manchester United”, adopting the red and white kits that are still worn today. Their first success came a few years after Davies took over the club. Manchester United had won its First Division title under manager Ernest Mangnall.[5] The club began to catch traction under new ownership. Unfortunately, this did not last long, as the club began to struggle after Old Trafford, United’s stadium, was damaged by bombings from World War II, causing both a symbolic and financial toll on the club. Reparations were made after the war, restoring both city morale and United’s stadium.