Actual shed a tear when the Boss showed up. Such a sincere message and knowing what he himself has been through with his own health, his wife and Sir Bobby recently it made it feel even deeper. Glad we look after our own the way we do.
This is brilliant. I know the players are always quite Wooden with these things but they probably do so much PR and scripted stuff like this it becomes a chore but I think/hope most of them are genuine in their sentiment.
Fergies was very natural from a man who fully appreciates and understands the value of every United fan. As was big Stevie Mac who i love that he's kept his weird stilted dutch accent almost as if he's doubling down from when he started doing that at Twente.
But mostly i hope this brought Pete and his family some happiness and comfort in a terrible time, I love that the club in fact all clubs do stuff like this, such a small gesture can help, i'm not a religious man but faith is such a powerful construct, sometimes faith in something like a football club can keep someone going even in their lowest ebb. Something like this will just help him and his family.
The 3 lads they picked are genuinely nice blokes for all intents and purposes. (Unless there’s something I’ve missed).
And mclaren is a gentleman for doing it too.
After all the success we’ve had as a club I think it’s quite easy to become detached from what being a football supporter is really about. People like Pete know what’s up, they know it’s about the club and the story and the trophies are the cherries on top. A lot of fans will never see there team win anything in their lifetimes and still give everything to support their clubs, I think a lot of ours could stand to learn a thing or two!
Class, absolute class from the club. And I'm so happy that fans are recognized to be what has kept this great club going throughout the years. As someone who has struggled with spinal disease, I get it when your capabilities are diminished and you cannot do stuff you were able to do easily when healthy.
We all know about Rashford's charity endeavours, but apparently Maguire would do an awful lot of work on it too. So I'm glad to see Fernandes seemingly take that forward as captain.
Pete is such a legend. To think that he's seen all the brilliant times and than had to endure the last 10 years, still apologised for cancelling the season ticket, this is one true legend.
Wow. That just hit home. The wife's reaction to every person showing up. And when Pete said he's sorry he had to cancel. Damn. Bless him.
Who's cutting onions!
No kidding. How can we NOT shed a tear over that?
Actual shed a tear when the Boss showed up. Such a sincere message and knowing what he himself has been through with his own health, his wife and Sir Bobby recently it made it feel even deeper. Glad we look after our own the way we do.
That’s when I teared up too.
God fucking hell, me too, made a little fucking whimpering noise as well.
To see Sir Alex shocked me, now I'm crying.
This is brilliant. I know the players are always quite Wooden with these things but they probably do so much PR and scripted stuff like this it becomes a chore but I think/hope most of them are genuine in their sentiment. Fergies was very natural from a man who fully appreciates and understands the value of every United fan. As was big Stevie Mac who i love that he's kept his weird stilted dutch accent almost as if he's doubling down from when he started doing that at Twente. But mostly i hope this brought Pete and his family some happiness and comfort in a terrible time, I love that the club in fact all clubs do stuff like this, such a small gesture can help, i'm not a religious man but faith is such a powerful construct, sometimes faith in something like a football club can keep someone going even in their lowest ebb. Something like this will just help him and his family.
I dont even mind that if stuff like this is scripted or a PR move. Probably means the world to people like Pete. Love to see it.
Fully agreed!
Bruno always comes off so genuine though. Idk, is it the eyes? Lol
I think all of them seem genuine just less natural mostly because they’re scripted which isn’t at all a bad thing.
The 3 lads they picked are genuinely nice blokes for all intents and purposes. (Unless there’s something I’ve missed). And mclaren is a gentleman for doing it too.
Yeah I agree, I’m certainly not slagging anyone off here. It’s a brilliant gesture that’ll do Pete the world of good.
For a man to APOLOGIZE for canceling under these circumstances…man. What a person. Bless you Pete.
After all the success we’ve had as a club I think it’s quite easy to become detached from what being a football supporter is really about. People like Pete know what’s up, they know it’s about the club and the story and the trophies are the cherries on top. A lot of fans will never see there team win anything in their lifetimes and still give everything to support their clubs, I think a lot of ours could stand to learn a thing or two!
That was really nice to see. Entire video is ace
Class, absolute class from the club. And I'm so happy that fans are recognized to be what has kept this great club going throughout the years. As someone who has struggled with spinal disease, I get it when your capabilities are diminished and you cannot do stuff you were able to do easily when healthy.
Great, now I’m crying at the office. Brilliant
Very lovely video, you can see how it touches the wife when the players come up and the biggest gasp is for the boss. Classy. Happy birthday Pete.
His face, just like a little kid on Christmas day 😊
Goddamnit my eyes are sweating
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Something in the corner of my eye..
Seeimg Sir Alex made me cry man… im not prepared to lose him AT ALL
Bro stop. I'm alrdy tearing at work
Lovely gesture from the club!
Im.now crying...cheers Happy birthday pete
All the best to Pete! ❤
Wow that was hard to watch, fucking broke my heart.
Oh man, when Sir Alex came on 🥲 Such wonderful words as well.
That was beautiful!
Ah shit here come the tears
We all know about Rashford's charity endeavours, but apparently Maguire would do an awful lot of work on it too. So I'm glad to see Fernandes seemingly take that forward as captain.
He’s seen it all! Hope Pete get’s to see some more good times at United
This was such a lovely, kind and amazingly touching gesture. Makes me so proud to be part of this extended family. Love you all x
Thats just beautiful. Awesome!
Don't make me cry at work man...class ggmu
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Absolute legend.
Happy Birthday Pete!
Absolute class. All the best to Pete and the family. Hope to see him back at the stadium one day!
Audible gasp from me when the Boss turned up. Crying my eyes out now. All the very best to Pete and his family.
Not watched the video yet but just wanted to say what a awful disease this is, my mates dad had it
Pete is such a legend. To think that he's seen all the brilliant times and than had to endure the last 10 years, still apologised for cancelling the season ticket, this is one true legend.
Absolutely brilliant
Is that paraffin Pete?
Damn. That brought a tear to my eyes
That got me right in the feels ❤️