Iain McCartney

Iain is the author of many books on Manchester United. Following the club brought a passion for collecting memorabilia and for the past twenty odd years he has been running the ‘Manchester United Collectors Club’, producing bi-monthly newsletters on everything collectable on United. If you're interested in joining, e-mail him itmccartney[AT]btinternet.com. Follow @IainMcCartney on Twitter.

Author: Iain McCartney

Jan 3

Sandy Turnbull’s story III: The opening of Old Trafford and more controversy

February 19th 1910 saw the curtain rise on the new Old Trafford home, a venue consid…

Jan 2

Sandy Turnbull’s story II: United’s first ever FA Cup

So, A. Turnbull was now on the Manchester United pay-role, making his debut in red, …

Jan 2

Sandy Turnbull’s story I: From City to United

The noise was deafening, incessant, vibrating through his whole body, making the hai…

Aug 7

Jack Crompton – Our last living link to the 1948 Cup Final

On July 4th, Jack Crompton, the last living link to Manchester United’s 1948 FA Cup …

Jul 17

A truly memorable figure in United’s history

Everyone has their favourite player. Many make their preference known by forking out…

Jul 12

Memories Of The Cliff

Mention the Cliff to the majority of those (I almost said supporters) who visit Old …

Jul 10

Rising from the Wreckage

Around midnight, a knock came to the door of No.9 Archie Street a nondescript house …