Joe Armstrong succeeded Louis Rocca as chief scout of Manchester United F.C. after the Second World War. Many of the youth players that made their debut until the early 1950s are a tribute to his scouting skills. United's teamsheet at that time consisted of such players as Eddie Coleman, Duncan Edwards, Liam Whelan, David Pegg and Albert Scanlon. Manchester United Football Club is an English football club, based at Old Trafford Football Ground located just outside of the city bounaries of Manchester, Lancashire. ... Combatants Allied Powers Axis Powers Commanders {{{commander1}}} {{{commander2}}} Strength {{{strength1}}} {{{strength2}}} Casualties 17 million military deaths 7 million military deaths {{{notes}}} World War II, also known as the Second World War (sometimes WW2 or WWII or World War Two), was a mid-20th century conflict that engulfed much of the... Duncan Edwards (October 1, 1936 - February 21, 1958) was an English international footballer. ... William Whelan, also known as Bill or Liam was one of the eight Manchester United players who wa killed in the Munich air disaster on February 6, 1958. ... David Pegg was one of the eight Manchester United players that lost their lives in the Munich air disaster February 6, 1958. ... Albert Scanlon born October 10, 1935 in Manchester was a English football player. ...

Early in 1953, Joe Armstrong signed a young 16 old Bobby Charlton, who went on to become one of the greatest players in the world. Another notable signing was Duncan Edwards. Sir Robert Bobby Charlton, CBE (born 11 October 1937) Ashington, Northumberland is a former English professional football player, one of the most famous names in the game and a hero of the 1966 World Cup. ... Duncan Edwards (October 1, 1936 - February 21, 1958) was an English international footballer. ...