Companion to the United on Fire blog.
Fabio Capello’s first match as England manager will not be preceded by a minute’s silence for the Munich air disaster after the Football Association reluctantly came to the conclusion that supporters could not be trusted to show respect. The FA is so concerned about the possibility of fans disrupting a tribute for Manchester United’s Busby Babes it has taken a “better safe than sorry” policy for the friendly against Switzerland on February 6.