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1999 was a year of groundbreaking success for England’s biggest and most powerful football club, Manchester United. Despite dominating domestic football during the 90s, manager Alex Ferguson was yet to restore Manchester United’s European glory when in 1999, glory arrived in an unprecedented fashion.
Overview
1999 was a year of groundbreaking success for England’s biggest and most powerful football club, Manchester United. Despite dominating domestic football during the 90s, manager Alex Ferguson was yet to restore Manchester United’s European glory when in 1999, glory arrived in an unprecedented fashion.
Nicola Howson
Creator / EP
John Battsek
Producer
Episodes
1. Win the League
Coming off a disappointing year, Manchester United start their season struggling to find consistency. Frustrations grow in the dressing room in spite of manager Alex Ferguson’s efforts to strengthen the squad to beat the reigning champions, Arsenal. The team finds hope in a sensational striking partnership but it all comes down to a nail-biting final day to decide who will win the league.
2. Unbeatable
Facing their rivals at home and in Europe, the pressure is on for the young core of Manchester United. Yet to prove themselves on the biggest of stages, the team pull together on an extraordinary unbeaten run reaching the FA Cup Final at Wembley and putting them on the brink of history.
3. Make History
After years of disappointment in Europe, Manchester United finally have the chance to restore the European glory of 1968 as they prepare for the Champions League Final. Captain Roy Keane and Paul Scholes’ absence however, looms large over a depleted midfield, bringing uncertainty to the team who find themselves trailing and letting slip the opportunity to make history and win the treble.
Cast & Crew
Alex Ferguson
Self
David Beckham
Self
Paul Scholes
Self
Andy Cole
Self
Gary Neville
Self
Phil Neville
Self
