‘GREAT TO HAVE YOU BACK’ – FOOTIE MANAGERS WELCOME RETURN OF FANS AS RESTRICTIONS EASE
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer welcomed Manchester United fans back to Old Trafford as Premier League clubs opened their doors to supporters again.
A pre-match protest failed to materialise as United supporters attended a game at Old Trafford for the first time in over a year on Tuesday.
Fans were also back at Brighton, Chelsea and Southampton in the first Premier League games played since Covid-19 restrictions were eased in step three of the Government’s road map out of lockdown in England.
“It’s great to have you back in supporting the team,” Solskjaer said, addressing the 10,000 fans present for the 1-1 draw with relegated Fulham.
“We know it has been a long, long year for everyone but I’m so grateful to see you back here supporting everyone.
“I know we’re not where we want to be in the league but hopefully we can bring a trophy back in about 10 days’ time.
“So do whatever we can and hopefully next year we can see everyone in their seats again, so all the best, support the team and safe trip back home.”
