The Birth of the Babes

In The Birth of the Babes, current Manchester United Academy coach Tony Whelan examines not only the roots of Matt Busby’s socialism, his approach to the care of his players, but illustrates the system of scouts, coaches and trainers that made Manchester United a prototype for the youth systems of today. Beautifully illustrated with photographs and memorablia culled from the private collections of many of the youth players of the time, The Birth of the Babes is essential reading for anyone interested in the pre-Munich era when United took English football by storm.