The first film of our new Lifeblood series details the rich history of Manchester United’s world-famous Academy, including an innovative partnership with ‘the Goslings’ which maintained the club’s commitment to youth development during World War Two.
So, who were the Goslings, how did the unique link-up come about and what impact did they really have on the modern United club?
WHO WERE THE GOSLINGS?
Three brothers: Abraham, Clifford and Frederick Gosling. They were fruit, fish and poultry sellers in Manchester who ran six shops in the Newton Heath area. They also ran a football team under their own surname.