Microsoft Store
 

John Henry Davies


 

John Henry Davies was a wealthy brewery owner who took over Manchester United, then called Newton Heath, in 1902. The club had massive debt at the time. Legend has it that defender Harry Stafford's dog ran over to Davies and, after discussion, decided to buy the team. Davies infused the team with much needed money, and in came J. Ernest Mangnall and players such as Billy Meredith and Sandy Turnbull.

Related Topics:
Manchester United - 1902 - Harry Stafford - J. Ernest Mangnall - Billy Meredith - Sandy Turnbull

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Davies changed the team name to Manchester United and replaced the green and yellow halves with the now famous red and white kit.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~