This original Manchester United v Waterford European Cup programme from 2 October 1968 is a superb piece of football history from the season immediately following United’s famous 1968 European Cup triumph. Issued for the second leg of the First Round tie, the programme features team line‑ups, match notes, period advertising, and the distinctive late‑60s design style that collectors value so highly.

A must‑have for Manchester United historians, European Cup memorabilia collectors, or anyone building a season‑specific archive, this programme is sold exactly as shown and remains an evocative printed souvenir from United’s early European campaigns.

Manchester United v Waterford – European Cup, 2 October 1968

The 1968–69 European Cup marked Manchester United’s first defence of the trophy after becoming the first English club to win the competition earlier that year. Their First Round opponents were Waterford FC of Ireland, with United winning the first leg 3–1 before hosting the return match at Old Trafford on 2 October 1968.

This period was significant for the club: George Best, Bobby Charlton, and Denis Law were still central figures, and European nights at Old Trafford carried enormous prestige. Programmes from this era are highly collectable, reflecting both United’s golden generation and the growing importance of European competition in English football culture.

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