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Manchester United unveil statue of legendary assistant manager Jimmy Murphy outside the Stretford end at Old Trafford, with the club legend commemorated for his role in rebuilding the Red Devils after the 1958 Munich air crash

Manchester United have unveiled a statue of club legend Jimmy Murphy outside Old Trafford.

Murphy, who was Sir Matt Busby's assistant during his iconic managerial reign, is credited with leading United out of the devastation of the Munich Air Disaster in 1958 which claimed the lives of eight players and left Busby gravely ill in hospital.

The Welshman had been a pivotal figure in the development of the Busby Babes, and took temporary charge and led United to the FA Cup final that season against all the odds.

Wednesday's statute ceremony came 65 years to the day since Murphy led the team out at Wembley.