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What English soccer team used to be called Newton Heath?
In 1887 they started as Newton Heath but today they are called Manchester United.
What does LYR stands for?
'LYR' is an acronym for ' Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway'.In 1878 the Newton Heath Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway company 'Dining committee' set up a cricket and football club for their employees at their Newton Heath depot in Manchester. The club was called the 'Newton Heath Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Cricket and Football Club'. The name of the football team was shortened to 'Newton Heath L.Y.R.'. In 1892 the football team broke away from the railway and became an independent company trading as 'Newton Heath Football Club'. In 1902 the club changed their name again to 'Manchester United Football Club' which was shortened to 'Manchester United' in 1998 by the then chief executive Peter Kenyon.
What was Manchester United FC's name before it was Manchester United?
the club had numerous previous names. some of these can still be found in historical newspapers of the time. here are some i found recently;howcrapcanyaget.f.c/ newton no marks.f.c/ the face like a slapped babies bottom.f.c./ the so jealous of Liverpool.f.c./ the we can never overtake Liverpool.f.c./ or anyone else for that matter.f.c/ and a club nowhere near the city and just outside the city of Manchester united.f.c.it was not until adolf Hitler an infamous united fan ( also coming from outside Manchester) became dictator of lancashire in 1933 did the name Manchester united come into being.The club was formed as Newton Heath L&YR F.C. in 1878 as the works team of the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway depot at Newton Heath.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manchester_United_F.C.The club was formed as Newton Heath L&YR F.C. in 1878 as the works team of the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway depot at Newton Heath.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manchester_United_F.C.AlsoNewton Heath Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Cricket and Football club 1878-1892Newton Heath Football Club 1892-1902Manchester United Football Club 1902-1997Manchester United 1997- Present day (2010)http://www.4-4-2EUROPE.com for the LATEST HIGHLIGHTS!!
Has the soccer teames ever changed?
If this question is about team names then the answer is Yes. Manchester United started playing as Newton Heath
In what year was Manchester United FC foubded?
The team now known as Manchester United was first formed in 1878 under the name "Newton Heath Football Club". In 1902 the club was bought out by Manchester Breweries and the name was changed to Machester United.
What is Manchester uniteds original name?
Oh honey, Manchester United's original name was Newton Heath LYR Football Club. They might have started out with a different name, but they're still the same old powerhouse of a team. Just like how I might be older, but I'm still fabulous.
What NFL team does T.J. Heath play for?
T.J. Heath plays for the Cleveland Browns.
What NFL team does Jeff Heath play for?
Jeff Heath plays for the Dallas Cowboys.
What NFL team does Heath Farwell play for?
Heath Farwell plays for the Seattle Seahawks.
What MLB team does Heath Hembree play for?
Heath Hembree plays for the San Fancisco Giants.
What was the original name of the Memphis Grizzlies?
The team was originally known as the Vancouver Grizzlies (1995-2001).
Were the Gothams and the Giants the same team?
Yes, they were. The New York Giants baseball team, now known as the San Francisco Giants, were originally known as the New York Gothams.
