Manchester United Badges over the years

#5 1970\'s Badge - Red Devils

It was sometime during the 1970’s when the Red Devils first appeared on Manchester United’s badge.

The term “Red Devils” arose in the 1960s after United’s legendary manager Sir Matt Busby heard a French journalist use the term and thought that it would be more intimidating than the “Busby Babes”.

The red devil finally made its way to United’s crest in the 1980’s and appeared below the ship. The Lancashire roses were replace by two footballs which are seen on the clubs crest even today.