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Introduction
This intriguing exploration of the 1915 match-fixing scandal that occurred between Manchester United and Liverpool FC.
The Context
In the wake of the First World War, fans came together in an attempt to pull off a surprising plot which resulted in seven players being banned for life. In 1915, one of the most shameful occasions in sporting history took place.
The Match-Fixing Scheme
The players of Manchester United and Liverpool conspired to arrange that United would win their game with Liverpool by 2-0, thus permitting the conspirators to cash in on bets placed on that pre-arranged score-line of odds of 7/1.
Consequences
As a result, United did stay up but eight players were banned for life, one lost his life, the reputations of the two clubs were permanently tainted, and football's image was severely impaired.
The Tale
This is the amazing tale of that fateful Good Friday.
