Comments on: Remembering Albert Scanlon: A Fan’s Tribute

By: Stagman

Stagman — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 21:47:40 +0000

i saw most of Albert’s games at the Stags and a feature of his play was his pin point crosses for Bill Curry another ex Newcastle player who sadly passed away at a young age. Albert Scanlon was a fine servant for the Stags.

By: King Eric

King Eric — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 10:53:44 +0000

Hi Giles . Hope you are ok pal. Just haven’t had time to read this yet but I will do later on, no mistake.

By: raj k

raj k — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 06:26:51 +0000

Great article Sir! Would love to read many more. Please keep them coming.

By: Red Devil

Red Devil — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 05:30:00 +0000

Sorry for the typo…
It Man United….

By: Red Devil

Red Devil — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 05:27:06 +0000

Respect…..Thank you Mr. Oakley
For someone following United for 12 years or so ( since 1997 I think when I first came to understand what the sport of football was all about), I try to read up all I can about the United history, but reading books and pieces is nothing compared to reading the mind of a living great and hearing our history directly from an eye-witness’ mouth.
Thank you for this wonderful article once again.
And in the spirit of the article,
We’re MAN UUNITED, WE’LL NEVER DIE!!

By: 20legend99

20legend99 — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 21:26:45 +0000

Fantastic read. Really couldn’t take my eyes off it. I was born in ’89, so I can only imagine what it was like to follow football, and especially United, back in the ’50s and ’60s. I went to George Best’s funeral back in 2005 (met these two old Northern Irish chaps I met again the last time I was at OT oddly enough), and there was something about it hard to put into words.

Even though I obviously never got to see these teams play, I try to know as much about our history as I possibly can. Reading the words from someone who lived it is really priceless.

Amazing read Giles Oakley.

By: Fze123

Fze123 — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 21:10:43 +0000

Thank you Mr Oakley for this fantastic read. It’s very informative to us fans who did not have the privilege of watching Scanlon and the rest of the Busby Babes play, nor see the Munich air disaster survivors come back as strong after such a tragedy. I always look forward to reading more of your stories. Learning about the history of the club is indescribable in words; it makes me feel proud and love this club even more. Scanlon somehow overcoming the trauma of losing dear teammates and playing a huge part in reaching the FA cup is truly inspiring for any fan of any club of any age.

By: BD

BD — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 21:00:20 +0000

Brilliant account Mr. Oakley.
This is just the kind of story that makes one feel proud to support this team.
Thank You.

By: Sad Ol Red

Sad Ol Red — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:47:36 +0000

Never posted before but wanted to thank Giles Oakley for a great piece..Top site..Please keep it up..We’ll never die!

By: mags the red

mags the red — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:32:56 +0000

“Our memories of The Flowers of Manchester just like United will never die…”God Bless you Albert Scanlon RIP