Freddie Goodwin, former Busby Babe who captained Leeds, dies at 82

Goodwin made 95 appearances for the Old Trafford side between 1953 and 1960, missing the Munich air disaster because he was not selected in the travelling party.

A statement on www.manutd.com read: “Manchester United is sad to hear of the death of former player Freddie Goodwin, a member of the club’s 1956 and 1957 title-winning squads.

“Goodwin died peacefully on 19 February 2016 at Gig Harbor in Washington in the United States, following a long battle with cancer.

“Everybody at the club would like to pass on our sincere condolences to his family and friends.”

Goodwin went on to play for Leeds and Scunthorpe, whom he later managed along with Brighton and Birmingham.

He cost Leeds United £15,000 when they signed him from Manchester United in 1960, and took over as captain when Don Revie asked to be relieved of the job that year.

While at Scunthorpe, Goodwin oversaw the senior debut of future England goalkeeper Ray Clemence, while he also gave a 16-year-old Trevor Francis his Birmingham bow.

Clemence tweeted: “So sad to hear about my first manager @SUFCOfficial passing. Started my career #RIP”

Goodwin later moved to the United States, coaching Minnesota Kicks in the North American Soccer League before retiring to Gig Harbour in Washington state.