On 6th February 2018, Old Trafford staged a special ceremony which was attended by United legends including Sir Bobby Charlton, Harry Gregg, Sir Alex Ferguson. Also in attendance were Manager Jose Mourinho and the first-team squad. In order to allow as many supporters as possible to attend, United opened up the East Stand. 4,500 supporters took advantage of the club’s offer.
The service led by club chaplain Reverend John Boyers featured a performance by the Manchester United Foundation choir, readings and prayers and a minute’s silence in memory of the 23 people who lost their lives in the 1958 tragedy. Our video, taken from the back of the East Stand, is below…