The RBGMF held its first fundraising occasion on 8 September – Roger’s birthday – and raised £2,750, which was donated to the Manchester Munich Memorial Basis, Abbey Hey Main College (Roger’s former college), Francis Home, Abbey Hey FC, the Affiliation of Former Manchester United Gamers and Gorton Foodbank.
The hope is that the forthcoming 10-mile stroll between two of Better Manchester’s best-known soccer grounds will drive related ranges of help for the Gorton neighborhood.
Roger Byrne was born in 1929, and joined United in 1949, earlier than making his debut for the primary crew in November 1951. He was probably the most skilled member of the legendary crew that grew to become referred to as the Busby Babes, main the facet to 2 titles in 1956 and 1957, earlier than his tragic demise at Munich, aged simply 28. Along with his 280 United appearances (20 targets), Byrne additionally appeared 33 instances for his nation and was anticipated to characteristic within the 1958 World Cup in Sweden.
For extra data, contact Brendan Bell by way of dinger1983@virginmedia.com or on 07306 789273.
[adinserter block="3"]
/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25130758/Screenshot_2023_12_03_at_5.39.19_PM.png "Kiss debuts ‘immortal’ digital avatars and plans to go ‘fully virtual’ 21")
