Over 3,000 United supporters are being called as part of an outreach campaign to keep the club connected with older fans during the coronavirus epidemic.
Collette Roche, chief operating officer, explained the idea behind the calls: “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.”
Robson enjoyed reminiscing with supporters on the phone:
“You get a real sense of how dedicated the fans are after talking to them.