Mamchester United legend Norman Whiteside has agreed to have his season ticket relocated at Old Trafford – regardless of his spouse slamming the membership on social media.
Whiteside’s spouse Denise took to Twitter to blast United as an “absolute disgrace” for wanting to maneuver their seats, to accommodate extra company supporters.
But following discussions between the previous Northern Ireland worldwide and membership bosses, Whiteside has accepted a brand new seat elsewhere and is alleged to be delighted with the end result.
It’s understood United are actually speaking to different followers with season tickets in the identical affected space, to seek out them an alternate place to observe house video games.
A United spokesperson mentioned: “We have the best respect for Norman as a legend of the membership, and perceive the frustration precipitated to him and different season ticket-holders by seat relocations.
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“These happen for various reasons, including, next season, the moving of matchday hospitality seats into consolidated blocks to address fan concerns about them being dispersed around the stadium.
“Other modifications subsequent season embody the removing of hospitality seating from the Stretford End and set up of additional rail seating within the North-West Quadrant, bringing advantages to many followers but in addition inflicting some disruption.
“No additional hospitality seats are being created at the expense of season ticket-holders – in fact hospitality seating will reduce by more than 500 next season.
“We are dedicated to working with all season ticket-holders affected by relocations, together with Norman, to seek out them the absolute best various seats elsewhere within the floor.
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“We worked with Norman to find him a good alternative seat – and he’s happy with the outcome.”
Whiteside scored 68 objectives in 278 league and cup appearances for United, together with the one to win United the FA Cup ultimate in 1985.
He additionally nonetheless holds the document because the youngest participant to participate in a World Cup on the age of 17, the youngest to attain in each an FA Cup and League Cup ultimate and youngest participant to attain a senior purpose for United.