The most iconic change came under legendary manager . He wanted a more intimidating nickname than the "Busby Babes" and drew inspiration from the Salford rugby team , who were nicknamed "Les Diables Rouges" (The Red Devils) during a tour of France. Manchester United
Before the "Red Devils," the club was , founded by railway workers. Their earliest visual identity was tied to the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway, often featuring simple intertwined letters like "LYRFC" or a steam locomotive on later commemorative pieces. The colors were not red, but the green and gold of the railway company. 2. The City's Coat of Arms (1902–1960s)
Early versions often featured an antelope and a lion, symbols of courage and city history, which were eventually removed to simplify the design. 3. Resilience and the Phoenix (1958)