Duncan Edwards

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kev	18 November 2005 - 01:45
im 23 so like many others on here i was born long after munich but as a red have heard all about the entire man utd history.. just wish i could have seen this lad play, anyone i talk to who got to see him play describes him as something else, if georgie best was good, dunc was world class! would love to hear stories off anyone, my e-mail address is above, please get in touch. and as for a world XI of all time, anyone who i've spoke to... first on the team sheet. p.s. great website, and some funny stories to read in the tribute book.

kev

18 November 2005 - 01:45

im 23 so like many others on here i was born long after munich but as a red have heard all about the entire man utd history..
just wish i could have seen this lad play, anyone i talk to who got to see him play describes him as something else, if georgie best was good, dunc was world class!
would love to hear stories off anyone, my e-mail address is above, please get in touch.
and as for a world XI of all time, anyone who i've spoke to... first on the team sheet.
p.s. great website, and some funny stories to read in the tribute book.

	04 November 2005 - 12:14
Thak you!! RIP ,Dunc!!

	02 November 2005 - 14:15
Duncan Edwards had the number 6 on his shirts i know this because my dad has 1 of his england shirts

	02 November 2005 - 13:45
Duncan must have been great !!!!!Does anybody know which number he wore on his Man U and on his England kit????

gerard timon	20 October 2005 - 14:32
a one off outstanding footballer never to be forgotten rest in peace.

JOE O'BOYLE	17 October 2005 - 20:12
I grew up in Salford, and lived within sight of the floodlights and the roars at Old Trafford. I was nine years old at the time of "Munich" and remember being given the awful newsin a photography and stamp collectors shop on Regent road. The following weeks wre so sad and I recall the night w heard Duncan had lost his last battle It was the first time I had seen my father cry. The Babes were our boys and Big Dunc was a special person in many ways. I would regularly go along to Old Trafford on Sunday morning, the players would arrive for treatment etc, and we would wait for their autographs. Big Dunc would always sign and give you a smile.We would walk behind the players as they made their way to the bustop!! I have very clear memories of Duncan playing, (though they may be influenced by my father, who talked of him for the rest of his life in reverential terms.) I recall a game in '57 or '58 against Bolton. They were a very tough team with hard men like Roy Hartle, Nat Lofthouse and the reigning England 'keeper Eddie Hopkinson. Duncan was marking his cousin Dennis Stephens, (went on to play for Everton I think). Duncan had for him a quiet game and came to prominence when the reds won a penalty. Placing the ball on the spot he looked at Hoppy (they had played together for England a few days earlier), I was as always positioned behind the goal at the scoreboard end ,directly behind the 'keeper. Big Dunc struck the ball directly at Hoppy who managed to take the ball into his arms and onto his chest,....a great stop! However such was the force of Dunc's kick that the 'keeper was knoked back on his heels and he fell backwards into the goal. POWER!! My Dad often told a story of a young Duncan coming up against the veteran hard man Jimmy Schoular (newcastle and Scotland capt'). He would recount how many players had been intimidated by Schoulars' hard but fair approach to tackling, but not big Dunc. he clashed with Schoular and came away from the tacle with the ball, my dad recalled how for the one and only time did he see Schoular show discomfort(pain) and after this incident Dig Dunc dominated the match. So many times it seems a boy was asked to do a mans' job and did it he did. In todays' game of stars and superstars they pale in insignificance to players like Duncan Edwards. I might consider only one other player to have made a greater impact on Man Utd. in all the years I have followed them, but if Sir Bobby thinks Duncan was the best I would not beg to differ. We all need heroes and role models in life and these two wonderful people deserve the respect they recieve. wou \\\\\\\D

JOE O'BOYLE

17 October 2005 - 20:12

I grew up in Salford, and lived within sight of the floodlights and the roars at Old Trafford. I was nine years old at the time of "Munich" and remember being given the awful newsin a photography and stamp collectors shop on Regent road. The following weeks wre so sad and I recall the night w heard Duncan had lost his last battle
It was the first time I had seen my father cry.
The Babes were our boys and Big Dunc was a special person in many ways. I would regularly go along to Old Trafford on Sunday morning, the players would arrive for treatment etc, and we would wait for their autographs. Big Dunc would always sign and give you a smile.We would walk behind the players as they made their way to the bustop!!
I have very clear memories of Duncan playing, (though they may be influenced by my father, who talked of him for the rest of his life in reverential terms.)
I recall a game in '57 or '58 against Bolton. They were a very tough team with hard men like Roy Hartle, Nat Lofthouse and the reigning England 'keeper Eddie Hopkinson.
Duncan was marking his cousin Dennis Stephens, (went on to play for Everton I think). Duncan had for him a quiet game and came to prominence when the reds won a penalty. Placing the ball on the spot he looked at Hoppy (they had played together for England a few days earlier), I was as always positioned behind the goal at the scoreboard end ,directly behind the 'keeper.
Big Dunc struck the ball directly at Hoppy who managed to take the ball into his arms and onto his chest,....a great stop! However such was the force of Dunc's kick that the 'keeper was knoked back on his heels and he fell backwards into the goal. POWER!!
My Dad often told a story of a young Duncan coming up against the veteran hard man Jimmy Schoular (newcastle and Scotland capt'). He would recount how many players had been intimidated by Schoulars' hard but fair approach to tackling, but not big Dunc. he clashed with Schoular and came away from the tacle with the ball, my dad recalled how for the one and only time did he see Schoular show discomfort(pain) and after this incident Dig Dunc dominated the match.
So many times it seems a boy was asked to do a mans' job and did it he did. In todays' game of stars and superstars they pale in insignificance to players like Duncan Edwards.
I might consider only one other player to have made a greater impact on Man Utd. in all the years I have followed them, but if Sir Bobby thinks Duncan was the best I would
not beg to differ.
We all need heroes and role models in life and these two wonderful people deserve the respect they recieve.
wou
\\\\\\\D

Robert Prosser	16 October 2005 - 21:09
This site is a glowing tribute to a wonderful player as i am only 24 i have only ever seen a little of some past footage of this truly wonderful player and enough to see that he is truly a manchester united legend in his own right he deserves every credit he has ever had and he his still getting

Lyndsay	09 October 2005 - 17:32
What a player! R.I.P Duncan

tom clare	07 October 2005 - 16:47
Last Saturday would have ben Duncan's 69th Birthday - a little tribute: Black Country Boy Remembering the great players Through our age we have known For all those that are honoured One boy stands alone Of whom through the country All the people do say Our game was depleted When "Big Dunc" passed away. So shy so retiring A discerning smile that was grand His great heart and his young spirit Beat warmth through the land A great servant to United To his Country a true Son Of the game's finest player's "Dunc" was second to none In purpose so unsparing And in playing no less He reached for the heights That he sought and professed He relished the battle And he fought the good fight Football lost a great Champion When he passed that sad night We were never to know He would be called laid to rest God called for this young boy Because he wanted the best Dear "Dunc" left us suddenly No goodbye no farewell Now he lies in a churchyard Beneath the toll of a bell Indomitable, indefatigable, Courageous beyond call Now remembered in church glass He kneels with the ball We remember his lifespan He gave us such pleasures such joy A role model, a true legend Was this Black Country Boy Sleep on Dear "Dunc" in your peace We remember you with pride Your memory is cherished Your Molly now there by your side The years are swiftly passing Time cannot mar, nor destroy The memory of a real Immortal A true Black Country Boy!

tom clare

07 October 2005 - 16:47

Last Saturday would have ben Duncan's 69th Birthday - a little tribute:
Black Country Boy
Remembering the great players
Through our age we have known
For all those that are honoured
One boy stands alone
Of whom through the country
All the people do say
Our game was depleted
When "Big Dunc" passed away.
So shy so retiring
A discerning smile that was grand
His great heart and his young spirit
Beat warmth through the land
A great servant to United
To his Country a true Son
Of the game's finest player's
"Dunc" was second to none
In purpose so unsparing
And in playing no less
He reached for the heights
That he sought and professed
He relished the battle
And he fought the good fight
Football lost a great Champion
When he passed that sad night
We were never to know
He would be called laid to rest
God called for this young boy
Because he wanted the best
Dear "Dunc" left us suddenly
No goodbye no farewell
Now he lies in a churchyard
Beneath the toll of a bell
Indomitable, indefatigable,
Courageous beyond call
Now remembered in church glass
He kneels with the ball
We remember his lifespan
He gave us such pleasures such joy
A role model, a true legend
Was this Black Country Boy
Sleep on Dear "Dunc" in your peace
We remember you with pride
Your memory is cherished
Your Molly now there by your side
The years are swiftly passing
Time cannot mar, nor destroy
The memory of a real Immortal
A true Black Country Boy!

Nanni	01 October 2005 - 15:40
Happy Birthday ,Duncan!!!

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