Comments on: Big Plans for 50th Anniversary of the Munich Air Disaster

By: Bob Gamble

Bob Gamble — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 14:55:39 +0000

I hope that the spirit of the Babes can be celebrated by seeing the current United squad in scintillating action against City on Feb 10th.

However, am I alone in feeling unease about the FA’s crass decision to play a friendly on February 6th 2008? No doubt there will be an attempt by the FA to mark the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Munich air disaster with an appropriate tribute at Wembley. Any ceremonial will inevitably be subsumed by the clamour over David Beckham’s 100th cap and the frenzy which will surround Fabio Capello’s first selection. There will be no means of controlling the deflection of media attention.

I have seen no detail of the FA’s plans for the evening, but I feel that disrespect has already been shown to the families of the lost heroes by the scheduling of a meaningless game on the anniversary.

By: steve talbot

steve talbot — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 19:22:36 +0000

For all those interested in the disaster, may I recommend reading ‘THE MUNICH AIR DISASTER by aviation historian morrin. It is a definitive acccount of the tragedy and explodes many myths that have been generated over the last fifty years and tells the story of how the aircraft’s commander – Captain James Thain – was set up by the German Authorities to shoulder the blame for the accident. A powerful book.

By: Ashley N

Ashley N — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 21:29:43 +0000

I just read about this randomly today on wikipedia. Very sad tragedy, glad to see them honor it with respect.

By: roswitha

roswitha — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 18:57:44 +0000

Completely agree. I’m so impressed by their committment to the non-profit angle — it’s a great way to remember the tragedy.