From Newton Heath to Manchester United

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May 30, 1902
A meeting of the Consultative Committee of the Football Association met at the offices of the Association, 61, Chancery-lane. It was announced that permission had been given to the Newton Heath F.C. to change the name of that club to Manchester United.
(Derby Daily Telegraph: May 31, 1902)

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