Man United midfielder Bruno Fernandes went over to the away supporters after his side’s 1-0 Premier League win over Bournemouth for a very special moment with a fan.
Bruno Fernandes gave his Man United shirt to supporter Jordan Pilkington
Manchester United fans have raved about what Bruno Fernandes did at full-time following the 1-0 Premier League win over Bournemouth.
The Reds won 1-0 away at Bournemouth thanks to Casemiro’s spectacular overhead kick, moving United one step closer to competing in the Champions League next year.
With two games remaining, the victory on the south coast and Liverpool’s draw with Aston Villa helped United tighten their hold on a top-four berth. Erik ten Hag is now close to fulfilling his main goal for his first season as manager.
Bruno Fernandes P.R is next level 🤩 pic.twitter.com/0GwwnK06vD
— Sports Kris (@sports_kris) May 20, 2023
Following the victory, defacto captain Fernandes headed towards the away supporters at the Vitality Stadium. After removing his match shirt, the United midfielder handed it to supporter Jordan Pilkington, who suffers from Motor Neurone Disease.
Jordan, who was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease in 2019, has been a United member since he was just three and has been a season ticket holder for 12 years, attending home and away matches with his dad, Zane.
On Friday, Rugby League legend and former Great Britain, England and Leeds Rhinos star Kevin Sinfield sent a special message to Jordan in which he said: “Jordan, I have heard your story, I have heard all about you. You are an amazing guy. Just like my mate Rob, you have inspired everyone who knows you with your fight, courage and bravery. You are a true champion.”
Jordan, through a computer he uses to communicate, responded: “Thanks for your message, Kevin. As you can see from my reaction it meant a lot to me. The work and effort you are putting in to raising funds for (those with) the illness and raising awareness is absolutely unreal. We all appreciate everything you do. Let’s get you that well-deserved knighthood.”
And United fans were full of praise for Fernandes after he handed the United superfan his match-worn shirt on the south coast.
Here’s what a few of them said on social media:
“What a guy”
“Respect for both Jordan and Bruno “
“I love Bruno! Genuinely nice guy!”
“Well done Bruno, fantastic heartfelt gesture”
Source: manchestereveningnews.co.uk
