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1. United won their first honour of the 1960s, and their first since Munich when they beat Leceister City 3-1 in the 1963 F.A. Cup Final. Who captained the Reds?
2. While United were going great guns in the cup, their league form in 1963 was awful and they narrowly escaped relegation. What was their final position?
3. Matt Busby bought Denis Law from Torino in July 1962, but the Lawman didn't really blossom until Busby bought another player, to provide the passes. Who?
4. This forward, an integral part of the great 60s team, was unfortunately overshadowed by Best-Law-Charlton. Yet his contribution to the club, especially his goals, was immense. Who was he?
5. Which great match saw Best hailed as 'el Beatle'?
6. In 1964-65, United played their 'forgotten' European campaign in the old Inter Cities Fairs Cup (changed later to the UEFA Cup). They reached the semi-finals going out on aggregate to which team?
7. United were unique in the 1960s, in that they had 3 European Footballers of the Year in the same side. Charlton won in 1966, Best in 1968. In what year did Law win?
8. As we all know, Brain Kidd scored United's third goal in the 1968 European Cup Final. Making it even sweeter was the fact he scored it on his birthday. How old was he on this day?
9. Between 1964 and 1968, Busby bought only one player. Who was it?
10. Bill Foulkes scored the goal which gave United a 3-3 draw in the 1968 European Cup semi-final second leg, and a 4-3 win on aggregate. David Sadler also scored in that game. Who was the other scorer for United?
11. Which two brothers played for United in the mid-1970s?
12. Which player became United's first substitute, after the Football League finally allowed substitutions?
13. Busby generally tried not to sell payers to rival clubs, but when he sold this player to Leeds United at the start of the 1963-64 season, he didn't know Leeds were about to become a major club, and this player was still to have his best days on the pitch. Who was the player?
14. Throughout the 1960s, Busby was faithfully served by his assistant manager who had taken charge of the team after Munich. Who was he?
15. When did Matt Busby announce his retirement as manager?
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