United superfan loved by everyone, says pal

A MUCH-LOVED United superfan and steward has tragically died following a gruelling brain tumour battle.

- By JAMES HOLT

Steven Brindley, who was a steward at the club’s home and away games for 25 years, was given less than 12 months to live in October 2023 - but ‘bravely fought on’ until he passed away aged 65.

The grandad and dad-of-three, who also worked in an Asda and was a well-known face having grown up and lived in Chorlton, remained at his beloved club until last season despite his worsening terminal condition. Speaking on behalf of his loved ones, close family friend Nicky McCann said the grandad and ‘community man’ was ‘loved by everyone!

“He was such an amazing character,” she told the M.E.N. “He was the salt of the earth. He would speak to anyone and was well-known through working at United and being born and bred in Chorlton.