Murphy Documentary Nominated For Award

We are delighted to announce that MUTV's Star Maker: The Jimmy Murphy Story documentary has been nominated for the 'Best Sports Programme' at the Royal Television Awards 2017.

The programme takes an in-depth look at the story behind how Murphy became Sir Matt Busby's right-hand man, and the pair's extraordinary accomplishments with United from then on.

Murphy is most well known for his scouting and coaching talents, as it was he who trained the likes of Duncan Edwards and Bobby Charlton, who went on to become part of the famous 'Busby Babes'.

The documentary has been nominated for the 'Best Sports Programme' alongside three entries from BBC Sport; BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2016, The Crucible: 40 Golden Snooker Years and Sue Barker: Our Wimbledon.

In the past, MUTV's We are United: The Story of MUDSA has been nominated, while, in 2015, the Sporting Reds: Anthony Crolla documentary won a Royal Television Society Award in the Low Budget category.

It is well known the Royal Television Society have been highly impressed with MUTV's documentary submissions year on year, with a number of nominations and wins under the belt throughout their near 20-year broadcast run.

This year's awards ceremony will be held on Wednesday November 11, and the club has already stated we hope to invite Jimmy Murphy Jr.

Credit: Manutd.com