Rooney seeks Munich tribute

Striker aims to win Champions League for Busby Babes

Last updated: 6th February 2008

Rooney seeks Munich tribute

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Wayne Rooney feels winning the UEFA Champions League would be the 'best possible way' for Manchester United to honour the victims of the Munich disaster.

Wednesday marks the 50th anniversary of the plane crash which saw eight United players, and 23 people in total, lose their lives.

The Red Devils were on their way home from a European Cup tie against Red Star Belgrade with Sir Matt Busby's team having been tipped to lift that season's trophy.

United legend Sir Bobby Charlton, who survived the crash, recently addressed the current squad with his memories of the accident.

Fascinating

"It was fascinating to hear Sir Bobby speak about the disaster and hear his story of what happened," said Rooney in the Daily Mirror.

"You see him around the club all the time - he's a legend. Not only that, he's really easy to talk to. You can speak to him about your personal life, your football - anything.

"For Sir Bobby to still be around Old Trafford and to have been involved with United for so long is brilliant for him.

"You can see how much he loves the club and how much it still means to him."

Rooney continued: "Sir Bobby said how fitting it would be for us to win the European Cup in this year of all years, but he also said he didn't want to put too much pressure on us.

"If we did manage to do it, it would be a great achievement and the best possible way to honour the Busby Babes."