The Lost Tapes Extra: Welcome to Hell

03/21/25 • 33 min

Welcome to Hell: Manchester United's 1993 Trip to Galatasaray

"This is Manchester United, The Lost Tapes. Stories from United's rich history, told in a way you've never heard before. In 1993, Manchester United ended the 26 year wait to win a league title. Their reward for that piece of history was to compete in the European Cup, or the Champions League, to give it its new name at the time. United had qualified for the semi finals in each of their five campaigns under Sir Matt Busby, winning it, of course, in 1968. The club's first foray into the tournament in almost a quarter of a century was to end in stunning, controversial fashion, with one of the most memorable ties in the history of the competition. This is Manchester United's Welcome to Hell."

In this episode of Lost Tapes Extra, Ed and Wayne delve into Manchester United's notorious 1993 trip to Galatasaray, famously dubbed 'Welcome to Hell.'

Find the accompanying episode with original interviews by Tom Tyrell and voiceover by Patrick Barclay here.

00:00 Introduction to the Infamous 1993 Match

01:40 The Context of English Football in Europe

02:57 The Hostile Atmosphere in Turkey

05:06 The Game and Its Challenges

09:55 Post-Match Chaos and Reflections

16:36 Political and Long-Term Ramifications

26:17 Ferguson's Perspective and Team Development

31:11 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes

The Lost Tapes is written by Wayne Barton. Narrated by Patrick Barclay. Produced by Ed Barker, Studio 1878.

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Welcome to Hell: Manchester United's 1993 Trip to Galatasaray

In this episode of Lost Tapes Extra, Ed and Wayne delve into Manchester United's notorious 1993 trip to Galatasaray, famously dubbed 'Welcome to Hell.'

Find the accompanying episode with original interviews by Tom Tyrell and voiceover by Patrick Barclay here.

00:00 Introduction to the Infamous 1993 Match

01:40 The Context of English Football in Europe

02:57 The Hostile Atmosphere in Turkey

05:06 The Game and Its Challenges

09:55 Post-Match Chaos and Reflections

16:36 Political and Long-Term Ramifications

26:17 Ferguson's Perspective and Team Development

31:11 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes

The Lost Tapes is written by Wayne Barton. Narrated by Patrick Barclay. Produced by Ed Barker, Studio 1878.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Lost Tapes Extra: Knighton 1989

"Manchester United has been subject to numerous takeover attempts in its rich and controversial history. In the early 1980s, Robert Maxwell chanced his arm, so too did Rupert Murdoch with BSkyB in 1998. We all know about the Glazer family's seizing of control in 2005 and Sir Jim Ratcliffe's recent acquisition of a minor but controlling share. Still, perhaps the most infamous of all remains Michael Knighton's fascinating attempt to buy Manchester United in the summer of 1989."

In this episode Ed and Wayne discuss the story behind Michael Knighton's attempt to buy United in 1989. It's a wild story with some amazing original audio in the sister episode in this series.

00:00 Introduction to Michael Knighton's Takeover

02:00 Memories and Reactions

03:58 Knighton's Background and United's Financial Struggles

06:03 The Bizarre Publicity Stunt

07:31 The Financial Promises and Player Signings

10:11 The Collapse of the Deal

12:00 The Aftermath and Knighton's Legacy

22:10 Other Takeover Attempts in United's History

28:25 Reflections on Ownership and Conclusion

The Lost Tapes is written by Wayne Barton. Narrated by Patrick Barclay. Produced by Ed Barker, Studio 1878.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Five: Keano

Have a footballer and his manager ever been as alike as Roy Keane and Alex Ferguson? From his signing for Manchester United in 1993, Keane evolved into an on pitch general in the image of his manager. Theirs was a relationship which was one of the most compelling in football history. Ferguson, the omnipresent overlord patrolling the sidelines and Keane his chosen representative snarling in the middle of the pitches that he ran for over a decade. Today, the two football personalities famously don't get on. It's easy to forget though, that together their relationship formed such a successful dynamic. Well, this is that story. The story of the evolution of Keane at United.

00:00 The Dynamic Duo: Roy Keane and Alex Ferguson

01:15 Early Days at United

02:13 Settling In and Making an Impact

03:15 Rising to the Occasion

07:13 Injuries and Comebacks

10:19 Leadership and Legacy

14:40 The Road to Recovery and Redemption

20:11 Champions League Aspirations

29:37 Reflecting on Past Matches and Injuries

30:24 Approach to Different Opponents

31:09 European Cup Aspirations

35:42 FA Cup Victory

41:18 Contract Negotiations

46:16 Champions League Setbacks

54:33 Legacy and Departure

56:38 Dedication

Manchester United, The Lost Tapes. Stories from United's rich history, told in a way you've never heard before. Written by Wayne Barton, produced by Ed Barker and narrated by Paul Ansorge.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.