Manchester United become the first English club to earn half a billion pounds in revenue

Manchester United have become the first English club to earn £500m revenue in a year.  Their total revenue for the year ending June 30, 2016 was put at £515.3 million ($683.450)
“Our record Fiscal 2016 financial performance reflects the continued underlying strength of the business and the club is on target to achieve record revenues in 2017, even without a contribution from the Champions League.”
“This strong financial performance has enabled us to invest in our squad, team management and facilities to position us to challenge for, and win, trophies in the coming years.” Executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward said.

Manchester United to name stand after Bobby Charlton

Manchester United have revealed their plans to honour one of the club’s legends and incumbent director, Bobby Charlton by naming the South Stand at Old Trafford after him. The unveiling will take place at the home game against Everton on April 2. 

Speaking about the decision, United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward said: “Bobby is, quite simply, the most iconic figure in English football history. A player, a diplomat, a gentleman and a tireless worker for charity, he represents everything that is good about football and Manchester United.

He continued, “It has been a privilege to know him and humbling to work alongside him for the last 10 years. Renaming the South Stand, which contains both the Directors’ Box and the old players’ changing rooms, is a fitting tribute to all that Bobby has contributed to the club both as a player and a director.”

Reacting to the honour, the English former football player said, “This is a great honour and I am very proud – for myself and my family – that the club has chosen to name the South Stand after me. Manchester United has been such an important part of my life and I have so many wonderful memories of this Theatre of Dreams. As a player, I remember the goals and the marvelous players I played with. As a director, I have seen some outstanding matches and players. It is a special place indeed.

“I would like to thank everyone connected with Manchester United. So many people work so hard to keep us at the top; their effort should never be forgotten. But most of all, I would like to thank Norma, my wonderful wife, and my family for the support and encouragement they have always provided. This is for them.”
Charlton joined United in 1953 and scored 249goals in  758 appearances. 

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