The Best Years Of My Life

[Leto]

One of my favorite games from back then was the1968 Cup Final, when Nobby literally kicked the sh*t out of Eusebio.

:eek:

/obligatory ;)

Tom - I don't mean to intrude so feel free to politely decline, but can I ask what your position is that you're on friendly terms with so many ex-players and making speeches in their company?

[TomClare]

:eek:

/obligatory ;)

Tom - I don't mean to intrude so feel free to politely decline, but can I ask what your position is that you're on friendly terms with so many ex-players and making speeches in their company?


Not at all. It's something that has developed over the course of the years. I was a ST holder at United for so many years, and it's just evolved that through various means - business/social and my love of Manchester United, that it brought me into contact with a lot of people who either played for United, or worked for them.

I used to see a lot of ex-players on match days etc and also got invited to many dinners where players were present. One of my firmest friends was an old journalist, Don Evans who used to be the chief football writer for a number of national newspapers. I went to a lot of functions with him and consequently met a lot of nice people.

When I emmigrated over here to the USA, I began to correspond with a lot of United fans world wide. So in 2003, we decided to get together once a year in Manchester, and attend Old Trafford for the last home game of the season. But on the Friday evening before the match we all sit down to Dinner together, and enjoy the presence of a guest who "sings for his supper". It started off with an attendance of just 28, but has since grown to this years total of 88! You could say that it is the highlight of my calendar.

Next year I shall be over in February to take part in some of the 50th Anniversary of Munich services and functions, and then again for the last home game which we think will either be on the 2nd or 9th of May. Our guest next year is Dennis Irwin.

[Leto]

Very interesting. Thank you.

[sdotsom]

Just have to thank you again Tom. The fact that you are so versed in the club and are still willing to share it with people of barely a quarter of your experience with the club (only 9 years myself) is really great. I've never been to OT, and while seeing the team at Highbury was magical I've never had that experience of the Stretford End, walking down the Way, etc. But it's pretty damn close with your posts.

Thanks again.

[Dark Savante]

Myself and Alex Stepney
http://photobucket.com/albums/v495/tomclare/40600022.jpg

Wilf McGuinness, myself, John White, and Alan Keegan (stadium announcer at Old Trafford)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v495/tomclare/Village4.jpg

Excellent stuff, Tom. I'm sure you've got some fascinating stories you can't reveal on here, ;-)

It's very nice of you to share so much of your work on here. I do like speaking to older Reds as the insights and tidbits given cannot be found anywhere else.

I am tempted to print these off and show them to my old fella. I'm sure you'd give him a fair few smiles as he reminisces.

[holytoledo]

Thanks for another great read Tom. It is much appreciated.

[Alfiesdodgyknee]

That the 606 jersey tom in the pic with Norman:p :D :D

[TomClare]

That the 606 jersey tom in the pic with Norman:p :D :D


Yes, the one that caused the trouble over here recently.

[israbeckham]

Great "Article" Tom, I cant believe you played against Best!!