Man Utd: Ed Woodward is ‘part of the problem’ says pundit
Ed Woodward has become concerned with how Manchester United have become a ‘punchline’ in recent years, according to reports. The Red Devils have fallen by the wayside ever since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013. But they appear to be on the right track these days - both on and off the field of play.
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Their response to the coronavirus crisis has been nothing short of impressive, with United doing all they can to help both the NHS and their local community.
Liverpool and Tottenham both initially wanted to furlough staff (both have since performed u-turns), but that was ever in the Red Devils’ thinking.
Casual matchday staff are being paid up for the games they won’t be working until the end of the season.
And United will refund season ticket holders should the final fixtures of the current campaign be scrapped.
United have also made a series of different donations to local hospitals, while also having a fleet of 16 vehicles and group volunteer drivers on standby to help the NHS.
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And they also showed their support for the NHS by lighting out Old Trafford to spell out their letters.
United’s own legends have been helping the community by reaching out to 3,000 elderly supporters with Bryan Robson, Gary Pallister and Andy Cole all keeping in touch.
Collette Roche, chief operating officer, explained the idea behind the calls.
She said: “We all recognise how difficult a time this is for many of our fans, particularly elderly ones in isolation.
"A simple phone-call can brighten someone’s day so we’ve put in place a plan to call all our older season-ticket holders and others who we know may be vulnerable.”
Roche added: “Having the legends involved has been a real bonus.”