‘Munichs’ taunt by City rivals leaves Old Trafford livid

Manchester City have been branded “despicable” and accused of gross insensitivity after printing an article in their official programme referring to Manchester United players as “Munichs”.

Survivors of the 1958 Munich air disaster and relatives of the 23 people who died reacted with dismay last night to a full-page feature, credited to the “City Boys”, in which nominations were made for an alternative end-of-year award ceremony at Maine Road. Air Jordan 3 Retro

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Bill Foulkes, who lost eight of his United team-mates that fateful February night, said: “I just cannot imagine that anyone at City would allow such a thing to happen. I know people at City, good people, and I’m sure they will feel just as I do. Crazylight Boost Primekni Mark Ingram Alabama Jersey

“For it to be in the club programme is beyond belief. Whoever has written this article needs to see someone; he needs help. fjallraven kanken uk Johnny Manziel – Texas A&M Aggies He’s certainly no football fan, whoever he is.”

The article, written by David Chidlow, a lifelong City supporter, appeared in the programme for the Boxing Day game against Derby County. new balance 420 homme bleu bordeaux Asics Aoldes

Irene Beevers, 60, whose brother, the England international David Pegg, died in the disaster at 22, still lives in his home town of canada goose coat 1000 calorie bariatric diet Doncaster along with their mother Jessie, 84. Women Air Jordan 9 “Leeds United’s fans are notorious for gloating about what happened but you would think there would be more sympathy in Manchester, especially because Frank Swift [one of City's all-time greats] was among those who died,” she said. scarpe nike bambino estive

“It’s sick. Nike Air Max 2017 Heren zwart For City to have this in their official programme is despicable. nike air max 2016 blauw They should be ashamed of themselves. These people are buy canada goose jacket online canada sad individuals and I feel sorry for berlin film festival ends canada goose jacket sponsorship amid them. Canotta Toronto Raptors Why do they still do it after all this time?

“The anniversary is coming up in February and at this time of year it’s always hard, particularly for my mother. It’s time this sort of thing came to a stop. Don’t these people realise how upsetting this can be?”

United are furious with their neighbours and canada goose coat 1000 bulbs City’s directors have demanded an explanation from the programme’s editor Mike Beddow.

“The programme was not edited properly and this article went buy canada goose jacket london into print erroneously. Zapatillas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 It is the last thing we would want to be associated with like it,” said City’s chairman David Bernstein. air max noir Maryland Terrapins Jerseys “It was a mistake and we are sorry for any offence caused. Nike Air Max 2016 Dames nike air max 2016 hombre Among other things, we will never forget that Frank Swift was killed in the disaster.”

City are considering carrying an apology in their next club magazine. “We give the fans their own page in the match programme and the club magazine but they should be edited. new balance 1300 damskie Unfortunately this one line, and it was only one line, was can you machine wash canada goose jacket missed by somebody,” said the club’s press officer Chris Bird.

“I will be having a meeting with the programme editor to ensure that this sort of thing never happens again.