Matt Busby first Manchester United contract up at auction demands attractive football style

Forget Jose Mourinho being criticised for a stultifying style of play at Manchester United – when Matt Busby started as manager of the Red Devils he was contractually obliged to play entertaining football.

That fascinating detail is revealed as that first contract, dating from November 1, 1946, comes up a…

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