Manchester United legends including Bryan Robson have been phoning elderly fans who have been isolated during the coronavirus lockdown.
More than 3,000 United supporters are being called as part of a campaign to keep the club connected with older fans, particularly those who find themselves alone.
Robson was joined by fellow former United stars Gary Pallister, Andy Cole, Wes Brown and David May in reaching out to elderly and vulnerable fans during the enforced lockdown. “You get a real sense of how dedicated the fans are after talking to them,” said Robson. “We talked about their favourite players, memorable matches and even spoke about a supporters’ dinner where I was presented with an award. “One of the things that I’ve been most