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The Duncan Edwards Tribute has, unfortunately, not escaped the COVID 19 restrictions and we were forced some months ago to cancel our Annual Dinner at the Copthorne Hotel scheduled for Thursday, October 1st – the anniversary of Duncan’s birthday. However, we remain undeterred and we are already planning next year’s event. We are delighted to announce that we have formed a close working relationship with the George Best Archives and our dinner next year we will honour both the Icon and the Prince of Manchester United – Duncan Edwards and…

The Black Country’s most famous sporting star is being honoured by a new trophy in his name. Contested by players aged under 15s, the Duncan Edwards Challenge Trophy aims to reward young talent as Edwards himself was a prolific schoolboy footballer and county representative. The new competition will be launched by the Duncan Edwards Tribute, a non-profit organisation which hosts events and exhibitions to raise awareness of the former Manchester United and England star’s contribution to the region’s cultural and sporting heritage and has also published three successful books on…

A special limited edition Duncan Edwards bone china mug has been presented to the Duncan Edwards Archive Collection. Betty Cooksey, who is Duncan’s cousin and his closest living relative, commissioned 50 of the commemorative mugs to be distributed to family, close friends and former team-mates. Duncan Edwards Tribute chairman Jim Cadman said: “Betty and her family are great supporters of the tribute and we are proud and honoured to add this very special item of memorabilia to our Archive Collection.” Mr Cadman organised two successful exhibitions of memorabilia at the…

Following the sell out success of Duncan Edwards – The Full Report, which was published in 2001, and Duncan Edwards – Black Country Boy to Red Devil, the Duncan Edwards Tribute has published a new book. Duncan Edwards – The Championship Years was launched at the annual tribute dinner at the Copthorne Hotel in Brierley Hill. The lavishly illustrated book charts the former Manchester United star’s progress between 1955 and 1957 when Edwards won two League Championship medals while completing his national service at the Army’s Nesscliffe Barracks near Shrewsbury.…

Famous faces and football fans were among the attendees at the Duncan Edwards Tribute Dinner in Dudley. Held at the town’s Copthorne Hotel, the annual event celebrated the former Manchester United star’s life and legacy, focusing on the period between 1955 and 1957 when Edwards won two League Championship medals while completing his national service at the Army’s Nesscliffe Barracks near Shrewsbury. Former Man Utd goalkeeper Alex Stepney shared his memories and experiences alongside Wolves legend Steve Bull MBE and West Bromwich Albion’s FA Cup winning captain Graham Williams. Sports…