It's not easy for most coaches to build a great team, and sir Busby has built three great teams in his lifetime (three great Manchester United in three decades) which is a surprising achievement. Under sir Busby's leadership, Manchester United became a well-known team. Even now, Sir Busby's football philosophy is still an important force for the team to move forward. thesefootballtimes.co author Matt Gault tells the story of Sir Busby.
Perhaps in a way, Sir Busby is a more powerful manager than Sir Alex Ferguson. Sir Alex Ferguson's authority looks indisputable, and the players are in awe of the Scottish coach. As for Sir Busby, his authority could not be questioned, and under his grim exterior, he revealed a certain degree of indifference.
The British media mogul McEwanie once wrote such a eulogy, and the eulogy began with a vivid story: it was an anecdote between Liam Whelan (one of the victims of the Munich air disaster) and Sir Busby. Once Whelan plucked up the courage to enter Sir Busby's office and applied to leave the team, and Sir Busby replied to Whelan with a strange expression: "No one can teach me who to sign and who to sell." We have the final say on this team. If I leave you here, it means that you are still my dish. Keep playing. Also, don't talk to me about this kind of thing again. ”
During sir Busby's time at Manchester United, he would tell you what to do and then you would just execute. United's players have also been astute in carrying out Sir Busby's will – a model in which they have brought 13 trophies to the team. However, Sir Busby's Manchester United years were not only glorious, but also blood and tears. When we mention his name, we always think of the Munich air disaster , in which the United hopes who left the world were the Manchester United hopes we call "Busby Baby". Of course, we should also see that it was Sir Busby who led Manchester United out of the predicament and finally won the Champions League trophy. Therefore, it is undoubtedly quite important to study sir Busby," a period that McCartney calls a "revival in ruins."
Sir Busby has contributed a lot to the development of English football. Together with his assistant Jimmy Murphy, he laid down (probably) a reconstruction plan that had never been seen before and never since. For Manchester United fans, the United under Sir Alex Ferguson in the nineties ushered in the golden age of the team like a championship harvester, and for those who are familiar with Sir Busby, Sir Busby's achievements also deserve the greatest respect from fans.
On 19 February 1945, Sir Busby became United manager and officially took charge of the team on 1 October. Although when Sir Busby took over, the team had Jack Raleigh, Johnny Kelly, Henry Cockburn and other outstanding players, it was under his careful planning that Manchester United made a qualitative leap. At the same time, he also let the world see his profession and his own efficiency.
Sir Busby's reinvention of Manchester United soon paid off. At the end of the 1946/1947 season, he managed to convince Jimmy Murphy to serve as his assistant. Together, they led the team and won four league runners-up in succession between 1947 and 1951. Although United did not win the league title trophy during sir Busby's first five years at the helm of the team, at least they won the FA Cup in 1948. Speaking of which, the title trophy is truly significant – United beat Stanley Matthews' Blackpool in the final to win the team's first major event in nearly 40 years. It was after this that Sir Busby gained a power rarely seen in football – the team's president at the time, Harold Hardeman, said: "Our manager asked us for advice, and our opinion was: do what he wants. ”
It is worth mentioning that although Manchester United won the league trophy in 1952, Sir Busby's revolutionary football thinking was actually officially implemented after this. Manchester United, which lifted the league trophy in 1952, was successful but the age structure was aging. Sir Busby's idea of building the team is to cultivate local young players and see these young players as the hope of the team. Under the guidance of this thought, Roger Bourne, Blanche Fleur and others formed the prototype of what people call "Busby Baby".
Subsequently, Mark Jones, Eddie Coleman and Duncan Edwards were among the members of the "Busby Baby", who were included in the first team starting list under Sir Busby at the age of 17. It was from this point that Sir Busby led the Manchester United Youth Army to win consecutive league titles in 1956 and 1957. For five years, United's key signings were only striker Tommy Taylor and goalkeeper Harry Gregg. At that time, the success of the team was more due to the growth of young players and the confidence brought by Sir Busby to the team.
Sir Busby once said: "I think it's the dream of all coaches to lead a team that is all 15 to 17 years old. So I stick to the core of the young players' team building, you can get the loyalty of the team, and the coherence of the team lineup. "Sir Busby is like that, always inspiring young people in his own unique way and painting the blueprint of the team.
At that time, football was still a game of the strong – because the game was very intense. At the same time, due to the lack of medical care, the players must be physically and mentally mature to be able to cope with the brutal battles on the field. It is in this context that Sir Busby's idea of building a team with young players is undoubtedly revolutionary, he regards football as a young sport, and this idea has completely changed football, promoted the development of youth training, and for a long time, this is the foundation of Manchester United's life.
February 6, 1958, was a sad day. Twenty-three people (including eight players, three team officials, and eight journalists) died forever because of the Munich air disaster. They had just finished their Champions League match against Red Star Belgrade, and the draw they had in their away games was enough to get them to the semi-finals. Of the eight players killed, seven died on the spot, and Duncan Edwards left the world after ineffective treatment.
Sir Busby and Sir Bobby Charlton survived, and it was their courage and spirit that led United back on track. The pain was eternal and the disaster was merciless, but Sir Busby and the other survivors carried the grief on their shoulders and embarked on a path that ordinary people simply could not hold. Sir Busby suffered a serious injury in the air crash, so Jimmy Murphy took his place in charge of the team – and surprisingly, under Jimmy Murphy, the battered United made it all the way to the FA Cup final. However, in the final they lost to Bolton (0-2).
Although Sir Busby had recovered for some time, he was still thinking about it. He thought his football career was over and after the crash, he didn't believe he could continue his life as a coach, but his wife and children succeeded in convincing him that he should take back everything he had. And later Sir Busby himself realized that if he gave up like this, there would be too much indebtedness to both the deceased and the living. Sir Busby has always thought that if it were not for the air disaster that destroyed everything, the "Busby Baby" would undoubtedly be able to rule Europe in the sixties of the last century. But the idea is the idea, and he finally moves forward strongly to complete what he did not complete.
Sir Busby then showed great rebuilding ability, rebuilding the team around Harry Greg, Bobby Charlton and Bill Fuchs, adding a number of new players to the team – including Dennis Law and George Best. In a way, the rebuilt United are better at what they were before in terms of strength – the talent of young players and the experience of veterans have been fully combined to take the team to a new level. The success of the rebuilt Manchester United was credited to Dennis Violle, who scored 32 league goals in 1959/1960. Sir Busby eventually led United to victory over fate, and the rebuilt United emerged with three European players of the year, namely Bobby Charlton, Dennis Law and George Best. The league titles of 1965 and 1967 were the perfect ending to United's rebirth. The haze brought by the Munich air disaster to Manchester United was finally due to the efforts of Sir Busby, away from Old Trafford.
On 29 May 1968, United took on Benfica at Wembley Stadium. After the victory over Real Madrid, United must beat the strong Portuguese team in front of them if they want to win the trophy.
Dennis Law is such a great goalscorer that in the moment, we must feel that it is indisputable that he was the team's first choice that season. However, Dennis Law was not in a stable form that season, scoring just three goals in the 18 games since January. It is precisely because of this that Sir Busby is also a headache in the lineup arrangement. Sir Busby knew that the in-form Dennis Law might still be able to help the team win the Champions League, but he finally decided to let Dennis Law undergo knee injury surgery so that he could get back to his rightful form in the new season. So, in this Manchester United game against Benfica, Dennis Law did not play. Seriously, if they were to change to other coaches, they would definitely play the best card in their hands, rather than let him go to the surgery.
In this pre-match interview, Sir Busby showed his usual courtesy and professionalism. When asked about his quest for the Champions League trophy, his answer was simple and straightforward: "I believe That United will one day win the Champions League, even if not when I coached Manchester United. I'm also convinced that the case that preceded the Munich crash was long overdue for this achievement. All I did was to get the Champions League to come sooner. ”
Sir Busby's preparations are fairly well done and every player understands what their responsibilities are. Benfica's Torres and Eusebio must be United's focus, but that doesn't mean Sir Busby has to give up his attacking football. Until a second before the game, United's tactics were kept secret, and although the whole United understood what the coach was going to do, they did not speak up and silently waited for the kick-off.
In the first half, the game was full of fierce physical confrontation, the scene was very tense, and there was no ornamentation at all. The Benfica players defended roughly, leaving Best and Bobby Charlton with no way to show off their talents. However, just eight minutes into the second half, Bobby Charlton got rid of the opposition's staring and came out on top for United. But in the 79th minute of the game, Augusto found Torres with a long pass from the right, who headed the ball to Graça, who scored to equalize. In the instant Graça scored, Sir Busby's dream seemed to become a dream again.
Towards the end of the game, Eusebio threatened United's doors with his strong personal ability. Time stood still, and the 1966 World Cup Golden Boot winner singled out Manchester United goalkeeper Alex Stepney. Fortunately, Eusebio's shot was picked up in the arms of Alex Stepney, and United escaped the disaster. Although United were given valuable time in extra time, Bobby Charlton felt uneasy and helpless. It looks like Benfica has found his own rhythm, and they are working smoothly, leaving United tired of coping.
Before the extra time began, Sir Busby and the rest of the coaching staff rushed in to cheer up the players. Sir Busby had to let them know that he was "absolutely capable of beating his opponents". Sir Busby exclaimed, "You guys are the best, go on the pitch and prove it." Today belongs to us. "There are not many words, but Sir Busby's inspiring skills are absolutely masterful, and such simple words ignite the morale of the players.
Just two minutes into extra time, Best's goal helped United take the lead again, and two minutes later, 19-year-old Brian Kidd rewrote the score to 3-1, giving United a firm lead. At this time, Wembley Stadium is like the home of Manchester United. In extra time, United continued to press their opponents and did not give Benfica a chance to breathe. When Bobby Charlton scored his fourth goal for United, it was all over, the title belonged to Manchester United and they were finally on top of Europe.
As the first manager to lead the LinkedIn Torre Grand to a Champions League title, Sir Busby said: "It was the best night of my life, it was my dream to be the first team in England to win the Champions League. I'm proud of my team, I'm proud of Bobby Charlton, I'm proud of Bill Fuchs. They have been with me for the past 11 years. ”
The road to revival was filled with darkness and pain, but they finally passed the trial and ushered in the dawn.
Sir Busby, with his strong mental strength, has brought Manchester United out of a desperate situation. The team's ten years of hard work have finally yielded success. For ten years, Sir Busby has never forgotten that dreams require unremitting effort to complete. However, perhaps Sir Busby did not expect that he had said that the team needed ten years to complete the reconstruction, and ten years later, he really fulfilled his promise.
Sir Busby was less than 60 years old when he led Manchester United to the Champions League, but the day of farewell is getting closer and closer. Sir Busby has pursued this supreme honour (Champions League title) throughout his career, and after winning the honour, it seems that it is time for him to retire. Sir Busby has been in charge of Manchester United for 24 years, so saying goodbye is really a difficult thing to do.
In January 1969, Sir Busby made the decision to retire. "I think the time is almost up. For a man in a jersey who rushes his players to train, it's a fitting time to say goodbye. Manchester United is not just a team for me. ”
Of course, after Sir Busby retired, he didn't really leave the team. After McGuinness became the team's manager, Sir Busby became the team's general manager. At the same time, it is rumored that he has always been involved in the management of Manchester United's first team. In addition, after McGuinness left in December 1973, Sir Busby took up the Manchester United coaching whip again.
Sir Busby wrote in his 1973 memoirs: "How can I leave this place, how can I leave the team? This is the team I have rebuilt from the ashes of the Munich air disaster, this is the team I love dearly, the team I am willing to die for. Sir Busby's words are really tearful.
Manchester United in the "post-Busby era" was full of turmoil and confusion, and it was not until the sixth year after Sir Alex Ferguson took over that the team was really on the right track and tasted the taste of the league title. In the development of youth players, Ferguson also implemented Sir Busby's ideas more effectively than his predecessors. Like Sir Busby, Sir Ferguson was ridiculed by others, "With a bunch of little farts, nothing can be won.". As it turns out, these satirical remarks ended up punching themselves in the face. Like Sir Busby in the 1950s, Ferguson, forty years later, his success was based on the success of young players. United's focus on academy has given them a taste of victory again.
Sir Busby may not be a master tactician, but what he has is a winning mindset, a mindset built to win the highest honors for the team. As long as the players try their best to realize their potential, Sir Busby will not consider failure to be shameful. For Sir Busby, playing with the right attitude is the most important thing. As long as the attitude is won, the failure will not be bitter.
"From football, I can feel romantic, wonderful and mysterious, beautiful and picturesque. Great games are timeless and incredible legends. Sir Busby's famous quote also conveys his love for the sport. At the same time, Sir Busby did make this Manchester, and even the whole of Europe, in his own way, obsessed with his romance, and he wrote his own legend at Old Trafford.
Sir Busby, he was the man who led United to greatness, the man who led United out of the darkness. Without Sir Busby, there would be no United rebuilding from ashes, no Ferguson-era Manchester United.
Sir Busby, it was he who built the Theatre of Dreams, and he was the one who knew the art of success.
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