Manchester United v Tottenham 1959 – Johnny Giles Debut

The Story Behind This Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur Programme

Saturday 12 September 1959 is the date on this football programme from Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur. The First Division fixture finished 1-5, a victory on the road for Tottenham Hotspur. Whether you collect a single club or the wider world of football memorabilia, this is a genuine original worth adding to the shelf.

Match Facts

• Final score: Manchester United 1-5 Tottenham Hotspur
• Competition: First Division (1959/60)
• Date: Saturday 12 September 1959

Did You Know?

• The 1-5 scoreline matched Tottenham Hotspur's biggest league winning margin of the 1959/60 season.
• Going into this fixture, the league head-to-head stood at 19 wins for Manchester United, 13 for Tottenham Hotspur and 16 draws from 48 meetings.
• The return fixture at Tottenham Hotspur later that season finished Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 Manchester United.

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