In 1956 the Virtus committee leased a portion of land on Three Chain Rd to use as a home ground . It was named ‘ Backstrom ’s Reserve ’ after the lessor . Virtus won the PPSA Association Cup and despite finishing top of the table were declared ' joint champions ' with Savoy by the PPSA following a dispute over a ruling on points . In 1957 Virtus joined the newly formed Northern Areas Soccer Association ( NASA ) and claimed its inaugural championship . Land on Magor Rd was purchased and developed into a new home venue . It was unofficially known as ' Virtus Park ' until 1958 when it was renamed ' Byrne Park ' in honour of Roger Byrne , captain of the ill-fated Manchester United team which perished in the Munich air disaster
Munich air disaster
Munich air disaster
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