United Through Time looks at John Henry Davies – the man who saved Manchester United from extinction in 1902. Davies was a wealthy brewer who discovered the trials and tribulations of a local side called Newton Heath in 1901 after finding a St Bernard dog and then knocking an accountant off his bike. The portly, bespectacled Davies oversaw the rapid rise of Manchester United. Within his first six months at the club, Newton Heath changed their name to Man United and colours to red and white. Davies also invested £4,000 in the Reds’ Bank Street ground. Within a decade, United had won three major trophies, had gone on a tour of Europe and moved to Old Trafford, the largest and grandest stadium in the country. This is the story of a portly and bespectacled man who had a gentle smile overshadowed by a walrus-moustache. This is the man who saved Manchester United, who financed the club’s first ever league and cup glories and whose legacy lives on every time Manchester United play because he funded and inspired the move to Old Trafford. This is the story of John Henry Davies in episode three of United Through Time. This episode is released as a two-parter because of the sheer size of Davies’ contribution to the club. United Through Time is the new podcast delving into Manchester United’s long and famous history. Going in chronological order, United Through Time will focus on the most important individuals at the club since Manchester United was founded as Newton Heath in 1878. Hosted by Harry Robinson, four guests are heard on this episode as United Through Time covers the themes of breweries, British paternalism, World War One, corruption, trade unionism, the Manchester Ship Canal and much more, as well as the more general football stuff. Guest One: Iain McCartney is the author of ‘Old Trafford: 100 years of the Theatre of Dreams’, looking at the history of Manchester United’s great stadium. Guest Two: Jo Jones is the great-granddaughter of John Henry Davies. She has looked into his story with her late mother, has been a guest of the Manchester United board in recognition of Davies’ significance and saw her mother unveil a plaque at Old Trafford in honour to Davies. Guest Three: Ean Gardiner is the author of ‘Harry Stafford – Manchester United’s First Captain Marvel’. This book is the story of Harry Stafford’s life. The book is a must-read. You can buy it on Amazon, eBay and from Empire Publications. Guest Four: Gary James is one of the definitive authorities on Manchester’s football history. He’s an honorary research fellow at De Montfort University and has written a number of books and will have a new one coming out next year on the city’s football history up until 1919. It will be a must-read. If you enjoy the episode, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes. You can even do it while you’re listening! You can also follow us on Twitter at @UtdThroughTime or check out our website at unitedthroughtime.com For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="https://www.acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a>

United Through Time looks at John Henry Davies – the man who saved Manchester United from extinction in 1902. Davies was a wealthy brewer who discovered the trials and tribulations of a local side called Newton Heath in 1901 after finding a St Bernard dog and then knocking an accountant off his bike. The portly, bespectacled Davies oversaw the rapid rise of Manchester United. Within his first six months at the club, Newton Heath changed their name to Man United and colours to red and white. Davies also invested £4,000 in the Reds’ Bank Street ground. Within a decade, United had won three major trophies, had gone on a tour of Europe and moved to Old Trafford, the largest and grandest stadium in the country. This is the story of a portly and bespectacled man who had a gentle smile overshadowed by a walrus-moustache. This is the man who saved Manchester United, who financed the club’s first ever league and cup glories and whose legacy lives on every time Manchester United play because he funded and inspired the move to Old Trafford. This is the story of John Henry Davies in episode three of United Through Time. This episode is released as a two-parter because of the sheer size of Davies’ contribution to the club. United Through Time is the new podcast delving into Manchester United’s long and famous history. Going in chronological order, United Through Time will focus on the most important individuals at the club since Manchester United was founded as Newton Heath in 1878. Hosted by Harry Robinson, four guests are heard on this episode as United Through Time covers the themes of breweries, British paternalism, World War One, corruption, trade unionism, the Manchester Ship Canal and much more, as well as the more general football stuff. Guest One: Iain McCartney is the author of ‘Old Trafford: 100 years of the Theatre of Dreams’, looking at the history of Manchester United’s great stadium. Guest Two: Jo Jones is the great-granddaughter of John Henry Davies. She has looked into his story with her late mother, has been a guest of the Manchester United board in recognition of Davies’ significance and saw her mother unveil a plaque at Old Trafford in honour to Davies. Guest Three: Ean Gardiner is the author of ‘Harry Stafford – Manchester United’s First Captain Marvel’. This book is the story of Harry Stafford’s life. The book is a must-read. You can buy it on Amazon, eBay and from Empire Publications. Guest Four: Gary James is one of the definitive authorities on Manchester’s football history. He’s an honorary research fellow at De Montfort University and has written a number of books and will have a new one coming out next year on the city’s football history up until 1919. It will be a must-read. If you enjoy the episode, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes. You can even do it while you’re listening! You can also follow us on Twitter at @UtdThroughTime or check out our website at unitedthroughtime.com For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

United Through Time - Manchester United history podcast

Part Two: John Henry Davies

Part One: John Henry Davies

Trailer for the soon-to-be-released episode three of United Through Time - the popular new podcast delving into Manchester United's long and famous history. Episode three looks at John Henry Davies - the first financial saviour of Manchester United. This is a man who found money through beer and invested it into a struggling club called 'Newton Heath'. 25 years on, that man had changed the name of that small club to Manchester United, changed their colours to red and white, moved them into a new 80,000-capacity stadium that was the envy of the world called Old Trafford, seen them win two league titles and an FA Cup and made them a club known across the continent. Episode three of United Through Time will be released in early February and will be available on iTunes, Spotify and acast. It will be hosted and produced by Harry Robinson with guests Jo Jones, Iain McCartney and Ean Gardiner. For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="https://www.acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a>

Trailer for the soon-to-be-released episode three of United Through Time - the popular new podcast delving into Manchester United's long and famous history. Episode three looks at John Henry Davies - the first financial saviour of Manchester United. This is a man who found money through beer and invested it into a struggling club called 'Newton Heath'. 25 years on, that man had changed the name of that small club to Manchester United, changed their colours to red and white, moved them into a new 80,000-capacity stadium that was the envy of the world called Old Trafford, seen them win two league titles and an FA Cup and made them a club known across the continent. Episode three of United Through Time will be released in early February and will be available on iTunes, Spotify and acast. It will be hosted and produced by Harry Robinson with guests Jo Jones, Iain McCartney and Ean Gardiner. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Trailer: John Henry Davies

United Through Time&nbsp;looks at Harry Stafford – the saviour of Manchester United. A player, captain and then director, Stafford saved the club from bankruptcy in 1901 and 1902 before falling on his sword to stop the FA crippling Man United in 1904. This is the story of a railwayman, a son of a hatter, a pub landlord, a hotel owner, a distinguished full-back, a disgraced footballer, the saviour of a club. This is a man who is not remembered through a statue outside Old Trafford but who, along with his St Bernard dog, is responsible for the very existence of Manchester United. This is the story of Harry Stafford, an Edwardian man who wore a white top hat and loved the spotlight but who, having told everyone he was headed to Australia, boarded a boat to the USA in 1911. United Through Time&nbsp;is the new podcast delving into Manchester United’s long and famous history. Going in chronological order, United Through Time will focus on the most important individuals at the club since Manchester United was founded as&nbsp;Newton Heath in 1878. Hosted by&nbsp;Harry Robinson, two guests are heard on this episode as&nbsp;United&nbsp;Through&nbsp;Time&nbsp;covers the themes of railway towns, British emigration, working-class unemployment, the Great Depression and much more as well as the more general football stuff. Guest One:&nbsp;Ean&nbsp;Gardiner&nbsp;is the author of&nbsp;‘Harry Stafford – Manchester United’s First Captain Marvel’. This book is&nbsp;the&nbsp;story&nbsp;of&nbsp;Harry&nbsp;Stafford’s&nbsp;life.&nbsp;Without&nbsp;it, that story would be a completely different tale. Ean’s decade-long research has been utterly invaluable and without his work, this podcast would be nothing. The book is a must-read. You can buy it on Amazon, eBay and from Empire Publications. Guest Two:&nbsp;Gary&nbsp;James&nbsp;is one of the definitive authorities on Manchester’s football history. He’s an honorary research fellow at De Montfort University and has written a number of books and will have a new one coming out next year on the city’s football history up until 1919. It will be a must-read. If you enjoy the episode, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes. You can even do it while you’re listening! You can also follow us on Twitter at @UtdThroughTime or check out our website at&nbsp;unitedthroughtime.com For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="https://www.acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a>

United Through Time&nbsp;looks at Harry Stafford – the saviour of Manchester United. A player, captain and then director, Stafford saved the club from bankruptcy in 1901 and 1902 before falling on his sword to stop the FA crippling Man United in 1904. This is the story of a railwayman, a son of a hatter, a pub landlord, a hotel owner, a distinguished full-back, a disgraced footballer, the saviour of a club. This is a man who is not remembered through a statue outside Old Trafford but who, along with his St Bernard dog, is responsible for the very existence of Manchester United. This is the story of Harry Stafford, an Edwardian man who wore a white top hat and loved the spotlight but who, having told everyone he was headed to Australia, boarded a boat to the USA in 1911. United Through Time&nbsp;is the new podcast delving into Manchester United’s long and famous history. Going in chronological order, United Through Time will focus on the most important individuals at the club since Manchester United was founded as&nbsp;Newton Heath in 1878. Hosted by&nbsp;Harry Robinson, two guests are heard on this episode as&nbsp;United&nbsp;Through&nbsp;Time&nbsp;covers the themes of railway towns, British emigration, working-class unemployment, the Great Depression and much more as well as the more general football stuff. Guest One:&nbsp;Ean&nbsp;Gardiner&nbsp;is the author of&nbsp;‘Harry Stafford – Manchester United’s First Captain Marvel’. This book is&nbsp;the&nbsp;story&nbsp;of&nbsp;Harry&nbsp;Stafford’s&nbsp;life.&nbsp;Without&nbsp;it, that story would be a completely different tale. Ean’s decade-long research has been utterly invaluable and without his work, this podcast would be nothing. The book is a must-read. You can buy it on Amazon, eBay and from Empire Publications. Guest Two:&nbsp;Gary&nbsp;James&nbsp;is one of the definitive authorities on Manchester’s football history. He’s an honorary research fellow at De Montfort University and has written a number of books and will have a new one coming out next year on the city’s football history up until 1919. It will be a must-read. If you enjoy the episode, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes. You can even do it while you’re listening! You can also follow us on Twitter at @UtdThroughTime or check out our website at&nbsp;unitedthroughtime.com For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Harry Stafford

Trailer for the soon-to-be-released episode two of United Through Time - the popular new podcast delving into Manchester United's long and famous history. Episode two looks at Harry Stafford, the man who without whom Manchester United would not exist today. A railway man, a son of a hatter, a pub landlord, a hotel owner, a distinguished full-back, a disgraced footballer, the saviour of a club. This is a man who is not remembered in a statue outside Old Trafford but who, along with his St Bernard dog, is responsible for the very existence of Manchester United. This is the story of Harry Stafford, an Edwardian man who wore a white top hat and loved the spotlight but who boarded a boat to the USA after telling everyone he was going to live in Australia. Episode two of United Through Time will be released in mid-December and will be available on iTunes, Spotify and acast. It will be hosted and produced by Harry Robinson with guests Ean Gardiner and Gary James. For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="https://www.acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a>

Trailer for the soon-to-be-released episode two of United Through Time - the popular new podcast delving into Manchester United's long and famous history. Episode two looks at Harry Stafford, the man who without whom Manchester United would not exist today. A railway man, a son of a hatter, a pub landlord, a hotel owner, a distinguished full-back, a disgraced footballer, the saviour of a club. This is a man who is not remembered in a statue outside Old Trafford but who, along with his St Bernard dog, is responsible for the very existence of Manchester United. This is the story of Harry Stafford, an Edwardian man who wore a white top hat and loved the spotlight but who boarded a boat to the USA after telling everyone he was going to live in Australia. Episode two of United Through Time will be released in mid-December and will be available on iTunes, Spotify and acast. It will be hosted and produced by Harry Robinson with guests Ean Gardiner and Gary James. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Trailer: Harry Stafford

United Through Time looks at Louis Rocca: the second-generation Italian immigrant who brought Matt Busby to Manchester United and created the country’s first ever organised scouting network. This is the man without whom Manchester United could have been called Manchester Celtic and who helped to set up the Manchester United academy as well as helping to save the club from bankruptcy twice. Louis Rocca dedicated 60 years of his life to Manchester United, starting out as an eight-year-old teaboy and progressing through every role you can imagine. The cornerstones of the club - its name, its stadium, its record of academy players, its colours - were all laid down during Rocca’s time of involvement. United Through Time is the new podcast delving into Manchester United’s long and famous history. Going in chronological order, United Through Time will focus on the most important individuals at the club since Manchester United was founded as Newton Heath in 1878. Hosted by Harry Robinson, two guests are heard on this episode as we cover the themes of Italian re-unification, life in 19th century Britain and much more as well as the more general football stuff. Tony Rea is the utter authority on Italian immigration into Manchester and the Ancoats community which Rocca grew up in. You can read more from him at his website www.ancoatslittleitaly.com Paddy Barclay, meanwhile, has written the “definitive autobiography” on Sir Matt Busby. It’s available to buy online and from all good booksellers. If you enjoy the episode, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes. You can even do it while you’re listening! You can also follow us on Twitter at @UtdThroughTime or check out our website at unitedthroughtime.com&nbsp; Chronology: 00:00:00 Intro 00:04:37 Background to Rocca's upbringing 00:11:25 How Rocca got involved with Newton Heath 00:16:34 Renaming Newton Heath -&gt; Manchester United 00:25:40 Rocca's scouting genius 00:32:40 How Rocca signed a player down a mine 00:33:26 The story behind Harry Worrall signing for Manchester United 00:34:36 Signing a player for 4 freezers of ice cream 00:37:57 Signing Johnny Carey 00:40:50 Man United's second great financial crisis 00:48:00 Manchester United start their famous academy 00:49:42 The war at Old Trafford 00:53:42 Bringing Matt Busby to Manchester United 00:57:57 Providing Busby with a Cup-winning side 01:00:37 Rocca's importance to Manchester United today 01:03:44 Outro For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="https://www.acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a>

United Through Time looks at Louis Rocca: the second-generation Italian immigrant who brought Matt Busby to Manchester United and created the country’s first ever organised scouting network. This is the man without whom Manchester United could have been called Manchester Celtic and who helped to set up the Manchester United academy as well as helping to save the club from bankruptcy twice. Louis Rocca dedicated 60 years of his life to Manchester United, starting out as an eight-year-old teaboy and progressing through every role you can imagine. The cornerstones of the club - its name, its stadium, its record of academy players, its colours - were all laid down during Rocca’s time of involvement. United Through Time is the new podcast delving into Manchester United’s long and famous history. Going in chronological order, United Through Time will focus on the most important individuals at the club since Manchester United was founded as Newton Heath in 1878. Hosted by Harry Robinson, two guests are heard on this episode as we cover the themes of Italian re-unification, life in 19th century Britain and much more as well as the more general football stuff. Tony Rea is the utter authority on Italian immigration into Manchester and the Ancoats community which Rocca grew up in. You can read more from him at his website www.ancoatslittleitaly.com Paddy Barclay, meanwhile, has written the “definitive autobiography” on Sir Matt Busby. It’s available to buy online and from all good booksellers. If you enjoy the episode, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes. You can even do it while you’re listening! You can also follow us on Twitter at @UtdThroughTime or check out our website at unitedthroughtime.com&nbsp; Chronology: 00:00:00 Intro 00:04:37 Background to Rocca's upbringing 00:11:25 How Rocca got involved with Newton Heath 00:16:34 Renaming Newton Heath -&gt; Manchester United 00:25:40 Rocca's scouting genius 00:32:40 How Rocca signed a player down a mine 00:33:26 The story behind Harry Worrall signing for Manchester United 00:34:36 Signing a player for 4 freezers of ice cream 00:37:57 Signing Johnny Carey 00:40:50 Man United's second great financial crisis 00:48:00 Manchester United start their famous academy 00:49:42 The war at Old Trafford 00:53:42 Bringing Matt Busby to Manchester United 00:57:57 Providing Busby with a Cup-winning side 01:00:37 Rocca's importance to Manchester United today 01:03:44 Outro For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Louis Rocca

Louis Rocca dedicated 55 years of his life to Manchester United and those who do know of him consider him the ‘father’ or ‘grandfather’ of the club. From a 12-year-old teaboy to kit man to groundsmen to chief scout to manager, the second-generation Italian immigration is one of the most influential individuals in the club’s history and marks the start of United Through Time, the new podcast looking back at Manchester United’s long and famed history. Rocca will be episode one as we start with a man who is criminally unknown given that he helped to keep the club afloat on not one but two occasions, he may have been involved with the naming of the club, he created the country’s first ever organised scouting network, he helped to found the Manchester United Junior Athletic Club, the predecessor to the ‘academy’. All of that, but also the fact that it was he who brought Sir Matt Busby to the club, then just Matt Busby, in 1945 at the end of the Second World War. Going in chronological order, United Through Time will be looking at the most important individuals at Manchester United since the club was founded in 1878. With Harry Robinson as your host, you'll be hearing from the author of “Sir Matt Busby – the definitive biography” and former-Football Correspondent of The Times, Guardian, Telegraph and Independent: Paddy Barclay. We’ll also be talking to Tony Rea, the definitive authority on Italian immigration in Manchester and author of “Manchester’s Ancoats – Little Italy” So, tune in in a couple of weeks as we begin with Louis Rocca, the ‘father’ of Manchester United Football Club… For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="https://www.acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a>

Louis Rocca dedicated 55 years of his life to Manchester United and those who do know of him consider him the ‘father’ or ‘grandfather’ of the club. From a 12-year-old teaboy to kit man to groundsmen to chief scout to manager, the second-generation Italian immigration is one of the most influential individuals in the club’s history and marks the start of United Through Time, the new podcast looking back at Manchester United’s long and famed history. Rocca will be episode one as we start with a man who is criminally unknown given that he helped to keep the club afloat on not one but two occasions, he may have been involved with the naming of the club, he created the country’s first ever organised scouting network, he helped to found the Manchester United Junior Athletic Club, the predecessor to the ‘academy’. All of that, but also the fact that it was he who brought Sir Matt Busby to the club, then just Matt Busby, in 1945 at the end of the Second World War. Going in chronological order, United Through Time will be looking at the most important individuals at Manchester United since the club was founded in 1878. With Harry Robinson as your host, you'll be hearing from the author of “Sir Matt Busby – the definitive biography” and former-Football Correspondent of The Times, Guardian, Telegraph and Independent: Paddy Barclay. We’ll also be talking to Tony Rea, the definitive authority on Italian immigration in Manchester and author of “Manchester’s Ancoats – Little Italy” So, tune in in a couple of weeks as we begin with Louis Rocca, the ‘father’ of Manchester United Football Club… For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Trailer: Louis Rocca

A monthly podcast documenting the long and famous history of Manchester United. Series 1 looks at the most influential individuals in the club's history.First up is Louis Rocca: the second-generation Italian immigrant who claims he gave the club their name, who brought Sir Matt Busby to Old Trafford and who organised the first true scouting network in Great Britain and helped found the Manchester United academy."A must-listen podcast" - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"Superb" - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"Totally immersive" - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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