Manchester United's Class of 1992 Creates "United Academy 92"

[Webster]

(The Guardian) There has been talk of a distance between the Class of 92 and Manchester United, so this is a development. Via Jamie Jackson: The Class of 92 is launching a University Academy 92 campus at Manchester United’s stadium in January, with Gary Neville stating it is a “full circle moment” for him.

The campus will use suites in the Sir Bobby Charlton Stand and Old Trafford’s media facilities. Courses include business of football, sports management, digital marketing and football broadcast and journalism at degree and Cert HE level. Enrolment fees range from £9,790 to £11,750 for UK pupils and £16,197 to £27,000 for the courses available to overseas students.

Neville, a former United captain, said: “This is a full circle moment for me - Manchester United is where my dreams started and now we have the privilege of helping the next generation achieve theirs.

“Old Trafford has always been a place where young people dream big, and now it will also be a place where our students can learn, grow and build their futures. The Class of ’92’s experiences at Manchester United shaped who we are. The teamwork, commitment and belief we learned here are part of UA92’s DNA. Bringing our students into this environment connects everything we stand for – education, opportunity and the power of sport to change lives.”

The Class of ‘92 consists of Neville, his brother Phil, Nicky Butt, Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs and David Beckham. UA92 was founded in 2019 in conjunction with Lancaster University and later expanded with a business school in the centre of Manchester. Beckham was not part of UA92’s founding.

Marc Armstrong, United’s chief business officer of, said: “We are really looking forward to opening the doors of Old Trafford to students from UA92. Manchester United has always been synonymous with youth, drive and determination, epitomised by the Class of ’92. In the longer term, as we plan for the regeneration of the Old Trafford area, including the development of a new stadium, this agreement with UA92 demonstrates our desire to work together with local stakeholders in driving social and economic progress across Greater Manchester and beyond.”

 

[gwolf666]

It's interesting to see how stories from the past are reconciling with new projects. The Class of '92, together with Manchester United, are taking a significant step by launching UA92 University at the club's stadium in January. For Neville, this represents a moment of closure and a new beginning, as the academy will utilize Old Trafford's facilities, including suites in the Sir Bobby Charlton Stand and the stadium's media facilities. The courses offer specializations in areas such as sports management, digital marketing, and sports journalism, with fees varying depending on where the student lives. Neville expressed that this moment symbolizes how the dreams of his youth, born in that very stadium, are now helping to shape the next generation. The club experience, marked by values such as teamwork and dedication, is part of UA92's DNA, creating a link between education, opportunity, and the transformative power of sport. Although Beckham wasn't among the founders, the spirit of the former players lives on in this project. Furthermore, the agreement with United reflects its commitment to the social and economic development of Manchester and its surrounding area, in line with the stadium renovation plans and the local community.

 

[Webster]

It's interesting to see how stories from the past are reconciling with new projects. The Class of '92, together with Manchester United, are taking a significant step by launching UA92 University at the club's stadium in January. For Neville, this represents a moment of closure and a new beginning, as the academy will utilize Old Trafford's facilities, including suites in the Sir Bobby Charlton Stand and the stadium's media facilities. The courses offer specializations in areas such as sports management, digital marketing, and sports journalism, with fees varying depending on where the student lives. Neville expressed that this moment symbolizes how the dreams of his youth, born in that very stadium, are now helping to shape the next generation. The club experience, marked by values such as teamwork and dedication, is part of UA92's DNA, creating a link between education, opportunity, and the transformative power of sport. Although Beckham wasn't among the founders, the spirit of the former players lives on in this project. Furthermore, the agreement with United reflects its commitment to the social and economic development of Manchester and its surrounding area, in line with the stadium renovation plans and the local community.

As a Liverpool fan, I used to really, really hate those mothers back in the day but now, I tip my hat to them. Worthy opponents all of them, so good on them for this.

 

[Kross]

This set of United team was the best that I ever saw on the field of play. What they have done by building this academy is noble.

 

[Trush Jodie]

Good one to give back to the place they started from. Hope the facility would create football stars that would have the same impact they had.