Why Manchester United should be one of England's most loved clubs for all fans

When it comes to the task of naming the world's top five biggest football clubs, it is nigh on impossible to leave Manchester United off the list.

Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, before changing its name to Manchester United in 1902, the club has evolved from playing against railway companies to being one of the most recognisable brands in the world, highlighted by its current tally of 29.8million Twitter followers.

Throughout its 144-year history (120 since becoming United), the club has developed and enjoyed moments of success like unlike any other English club. From the days of the Busby Babes to the trophy-laden era of Sir Alex Ferguson, United have sewn themselves into the fabric of English football.

Although current fortunes may suggest otherwise, United have always been renowned for playing good, forward-thinking, entertaining and attacking football, capturing the hearts of people all over the world, particularly youngsters, even if not Manchester residents, who have wanted to spend their Saturday afternoons looking up to the likes of all-time greats such as George Best, Dennis Law, Sir Bobby Charlton, Ryan Giggs, David Beckham, Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo. I could go on with more names but you get the idea.

I for one, despite not being a United supporter, must confess to having a fond memories of watching Carlos Tevez, Rooney and Ronaldo on Match of the Day dismantle defences in my childhood, highlighting how easy it has been for the Reds to capture the attention of youngsters down the years.

The club is steeped in history and is lucky enough to have employed some of the greatest players the world, let alone England, has ever produced.

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