1878
Manchester United FC were formed in 1878 as Newton Heath LYR (Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway)
Manchester United was originally known as Newton Heath football club. They were founded in 1878.
The club Changed its name to Manchester United Football club on the 26th of April 1902. They got bought out by J.H Davis who was managing director of Manchester Breweries. He decided to change the club's name to Manchester United Football Club.
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Manchester United FC were formed in 1878 as Newton Heath LYR (Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway)
Manchester United was originally known as Newton Heath football club. They were founded in 1878.
The club Changed its name to Manchester United Football club on the 26th of April 1902. They got bought out by J.H Davis who was managing director of Manchester Breweries. He decided to change the club's name to Manchester United Football Club.
1878, as Newton Heath LYR F.C. The club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.