The players we lost in Munich

As the decades pass and memories fade, it is more important than ever to remember those we lost in Munich, 66 years ago.

This year’s commemorations have added poignancy, coming so soon after the passing of Sir Bobby Charlton. With this in mind, we have revisited a feature from the 50th anniversary, when Sir Bobby, together with team-mate Wilf McGuinness, provided their personal recollections of the eight players who died in the Munich Air Disaster.

ROGER BYRNE

Born: 8 February 1929

Appearances: 280 | Goals: 20

Debut: 24 November 1951 v Liverpool (A)

Reliable and fleet of foot, captain Roger Byrne was a fixture in both United's and England's defence.

Sir Bobby Charlton: "Roger would talk about…