This Tuesday sees the 60th anniversary of the Munich Air Disaster.
23 people were killed when a charter plane crashed as it attempted to take off from Munich airport on February 6, 1958. Eight of those who died were Manchester United footballers, on their way back to England after a European Cup match in Belgrade.
To mark the occasion, United provided all those supporters who attended Saturday’s home match with Huddersfield Town with a special edition match programme free of charge. Along with this, fans also received a commemorative book about the disaster and the players and staff who perished.
Since the game, it’s been noted by some supporters that several of these mementos have appeared for sale on sites such as eBay – some with an asking price of almost £50.
Understandably, the idea of some supporters attempting to make money from the occasion has not gone down well with some of the club’s other fans, many condemning them on Twitter.
https://twitter.com/Alan_Tonge/status/960156614731927558
https://twitter.com/UtdBeforeFergie/status/960118804536877061
Anyone who is selling those commemorative Munich programmes on eBay. No class ladies and gents. No class.
— John Ludden (@johnludds) February 4, 2018
People cashing in on the commemorative Munich programmes on eBay is a new low.
Not true UNITED fans
— Lee (@LeeMUFC7) February 4, 2018
To all those selling their Munich commemorative reviews on EBay.
May your underpants be infested with a thousand fleas.
— Jul 🇺🇦 (@gobaith) February 4, 2018
https://twitter.com/PaulHarrisonUTD/status/960163813927653376
Players, staff and supporters had observed a minute’s silence ahead of kick-off against Huddersfield. United are also holding a special ceremony on Tuesday, inviting all supporters over the age of 65 to attend. Other fans are also welcome to attend the commemorative service.
