Admirers spoke emotionally of how they’d been moved by Husband’s simple, thought-provoking pieces. Yes, he was most famous for the long-running ‘Yobs’ strip in the legendary Private Eye magazine, but it quickly became clear that his talent had spread far beyond that, such was his knack for examining the profound areas of human existence.
Perhaps understated within the tributes, however, was Tony’s joyous love of Manchester United. The Reds were not only a big passion throughout his life, but also a huge inspiration on his work. He had even previously contributed to our official club magazine, and Reds’ fanzine United We Stand.