16-05-2016, 12:26 PM
A Manchester United fan who had travelled from Sierra Leone to watch the Red Devils in action for the first time was left distraught when his side's match against AFC Bournemouth was abandoned prior to kick-off.
However, big-hearted supporters saved the day, by paying for the man's flight to be changed so he can attend Saturday's FA Cup final at Wembley where United will take on Crystal Palace.
Today's scheduled fixture at Old Trafford was abandoned when a suspect package was discovered by a steward, initially forcing the evacuation of the Stretford End and Sir Alex Ferguson Stand.
The full stadium was then emptied as bomb disposal expert arrived, later concluding the device was a hoax.
Full story at http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/n...an-7977641
However, big-hearted supporters saved the day, by paying for the man's flight to be changed so he can attend Saturday's FA Cup final at Wembley where United will take on Crystal Palace.
Today's scheduled fixture at Old Trafford was abandoned when a suspect package was discovered by a steward, initially forcing the evacuation of the Stretford End and Sir Alex Ferguson Stand.
The full stadium was then emptied as bomb disposal expert arrived, later concluding the device was a hoax.
Full story at http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/n...an-7977641