Cope played four times for England Schoolboys in 1950 . He joined Manchester United as an amateur in the same year , turned professional in 1951 , and made his debut for the club on 29 September 1956 against Arsenal at Highbury . However , he only gained a regular first team place after the Munich air disaster . He lost his first team place to Bill Foulkes in October 1960 , and left United for Luton Town in August 1961 on a £ 10,000 transfer . He left the professional scene two years later , although he continued to play at non-league level for Northwich Victoria and also served the Cheshire club as manager
Munich air disaster
Munich air disaster
Ronnie Cope