1963–64 Manchester United F.C. season
82nd season in existence of Manchester United / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The 1963–64 season was Manchester United's 62nd season in the Football League, and their 19th consecutive season in the top division of English football.[1] United failed to win any major trophies this season, but they made a strong challenge for the three major prizes, finishing second in the league, reaching the semi-finals of the FA Cup and the quarter-finals of the European Cup Winners' Cup. A notable debutant this season was 17-year-old Northern Irish forward George Best, whose debut came in the league against West Bromwich Albion on 14 September 1963.[2] The highly promising Best turned out a total of 17 times for United that season, scoring four goals. Striker Denis Law had an outstanding season, scoring 30 goals in the league and a total of 46 in all competitions.[3]
1963–64 season | |||
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Chairman | Harold Hardman | ||
Manager | Matt Busby | ||
First Division | 2nd | ||
FA Cup | Semi-finals | ||
Cup Winners' Cup | Quarter-finals | ||
Charity Shield | Runners-up | ||
Top goalscorer | League: Denis Law (30) All: Denis Law (46) | ||
Highest home attendance | 63,700 vs Sunderland (29 February 1964) | ||
Lowest home attendance | 25,848 vs Aston Villa (6 April 1964) | ||
Average home league attendance | 45,891 | ||
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