Harrop joined Manchester United as a youth team player in 1953 and was an FA Youth Cup winner in 1954 and later graduated to the reserve side after turning professional . His first team debut came on 5 March 1958 , a month after the Munich air disaster – where eight players were killed and two never played again due to injury , while several other players were still recovering from their injuries . His debut was against West Bromwich Albion in the FA Cup fifth round replay . He made a further five appearances that season , and five more in 1958 – 59 , but never became a regular player and was sold to Tranmere Rovers for £ 4,000 in 1961
Munich air disaster
Munich air disaster
Bobby Harrop