Born in Dublin , Carolan started his career with Home Farm at youth level before moving to Manchester United on 15 February 1956 , where he featured in their FA Youth Cup winning team . On 22 November 1958 , Carolan made his senior debut against Luton Town . He broke into the first team nine months after the Munich air disaster , which had claimed the lives of eight United players - including his fellow countryman Bill Whelan - and resulted in two other players being injured to such an extent that they never played again
Munich air disaster
Munich air disaster
Joe Carolan