Irish Daily Mail

United move to ensure disabled fans’ safety

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NETTING in front of away fans could be a permanent fixture at Manchester United after a smoke grenade was hurled at disabled home supporters. The away section at Old Trafford is directly above the area for the disabled — who have been struck by missiles including coins, urine-filled bottles and umbrellas. Now, after a smoke grenade landed next to a number of wheelchair-bound fans at this season’s match with Wolves, United officials are examining ways to keep supporters safe. United installed high netting for the Champions League fixtures against Juventus and Young Boys — and it could be in place for good. ÷FED-UP Bolton players are seeking a January move away from the Championsh­ip crisis club as its financial turmoil continues. Wages were unpaid last week and

Sportsmail believes several unhappy firstteame­rs have told their agents to find them new clubs. ÷CHELSEA have offered Eden Hazard a £300,000-a-week contract, boss Maurizio Sarri revealed yesterday. That would make him the highest-paid player in Chelsea’s history but Hazard wants to know Real Madrid’s stance before committing his future to the club. As Chelsea look to tie down their stars, Cesar Azpilicuet­a signed a four-year, £150,000-a-week deal yesterday. ÷DUNDALK are looking for a new sponsor as well as a new manager after Fyffes ended their seven-season alliance with the club. On the plus side, midfielder Robbie Benson has signed a new one-year contract.

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