{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6633aa7d28201200122f5638/67a0d70537c080e700c59dac?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Gary Neville: The Triumph and Tragedy of the Busby Babes","description":"<p><strong>Welcome back to <em>It Was What It Was</em>, the football history podcast.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>This week former Manchester United captain Gary Neville joins us to look back on one of the most momentous and tragic events in football history: The Munich air disaster of 1958.</p><p><br></p><p>Neville discusses the lasting significance of the tragedy - and how Sir Matt Busby rebuilt the club, leading them to European Cup glory just a decade after its darkest day.</p><p><br></p><p>Gary shares stories with Jonathan and Rob - including how he was raised to honour the Busby Babes as a young fan and as a player - and how their legacy helped shape the modern Manchester United.</p><p><br></p><p>Later this week, we’ll bring you the first instalment of our mini-series on the disaster, exploring who the Busby Babes were before that fateful night.</p><p><br></p><p>If you're enjoying It Was What It Was, please hit subscribe to never miss an episode, and consider leaving us a five-star review to help others discover the show. Thank you for listening!</p>","author_name":"The Overlap"}