Man United pay tribute to 1958 Munich Air Disaster victims ahead of clash with Crystal Palace... as stars wear black armbands Manchester United paid tribute to the Munich Air Disaster victims during their clash with Crystal Palace.
United and Crystal Palace players also wore black armbands to commemorate the 1958 disaster which claimed 23 lives, including eight players.
United coach Bert Whalley, secretary Walter Crickmer and trainer Tom Curry also lost their lives along with two crew members of the flight, journalists and other passengers.
The flight had stopped to refuel in Munich as they returned home from Belgrade where Sir Matt Busby's side had overcome Red Star to reach the semi-finals of the European Cup.
Ahead of kick-off supporters congregated outside Old Trafford for a fan-led service underneath the Munich memorial plaque, with club CEO Omar Berrada present.
