It's true Munich is the reason Man U is so popular. Man U were a smallish team until a Liverpool player made them one of the biggest clubs in the world. Had Sir Matt stayed at Liverpool its very possible United would be where City are now.

Man U have also been lucky to be THE team at each of footballs boom periods.

i.e. in the 60's when Best was one of the first football stars that transcended the game. and then in the 90's when Sky's money came in.

In 1992 there were a few clubs who had money, Sheffield Wednesday and Man U were right up there, but through management choices look at where they are now.

I've never understood liverpool fans moaning about glory supporters, when they like Man U have been so popular due to their past successes and tragedies.

Re Preston/Bury/Bolton hating Man U as they take there fans, that's just silly. If it wasn't Man U it would be city, if not city it would be Liverpool. It's the same for any North walean club.