Wilf McGuinness

Acting

Born: October 25, 1937

Birthplace: Manchester, Lancashire, England, UK

Wilfred "Wilf" McGuinness is a former assocation footballer and manager whose brief playing career for Manchester United and England ended when he was just 22 years old following a broken leg in the 1959-60 season. He remained at United in a coaching role before succeeding Sir Matt Busby as manager in 1969, aged just 31. He was sacked in December 1970. Subsequently he managed Aris Thessaloniki F.C. and Panachaiki F.C. in Greece, York City and as caretaker manager, Hull City and Bury.