It was the site of Moseley hall, the owner was a wealthy man who wanted to treat his daughter to a dog she found, but the owner of the dog, was a footballer with Newton Heath FC, the wealthy owner did a deal to buy Newton Heath FC, who were on the verge of bankruptcy in return for the possession of the dog, which was called "Major" a few years later after improving the team and the ground, he changed the name to Manchester United FC.