Family’s thanks for tributes to United fan Ron
THE family of a ‘true Manchester United fan’ who collapsed and died while watching his beloved club have thanked football supporters for their ‘overwhelming’ messages of condolence.
Ronnie Greenwood, 71, of Whitworth was watching United play West Ham at the London Stadium with his friend last month, when he fell to the floor in the stands.
Mr Greenwood, who was described as ‘United through and through’, was taken to Homerton Hospital, but died.
United boss Joe Mourinho was among those who paid tribute to Mr Greenwood.
Writing in his programme the Portugese said: “I have to say how sad I was to learn Ronnie Greenwood, one of our supporters, passed away during Monday’s game at West Ham.
“Ronnie was a lifelong support. “A big thank you to the United fan and we at the They wrote: “Thanks to people of Whitworth for club would like to extend our wonderful loving fam- all their support, kind our condolences to his ily, friends and the people messages of sympathy, friends and family at this who travelled to attend cards of condolences and difficult time.” our dad’s funeral. kind donations to Whitworth
And now in a family “We couldn’t have gone Valley Football notice placed in the through this without you. Club. Observer Mr Greenwood’s Your daily love and support “Thank you to Manchester son and daughter Reuben has been immense, it United Football and Ruth thanked friends, has helped us through Club, their fans, West family and United and and given our dad the special Ham fans and football West Ham fans for their send off he deserved. fans from other clubs. ●●The family of Manchester United fan Ronnie Greenwood (inset) have thanked supporters, including those of United, for their messages of condolences after his tragic death
“The messages of support and floral tributes have been both comforting and overwhelming.
“To each and everyone of you, your kindness love and support has helped us through this very sad time.
“Ronnie would have been so proud of you all.
“He will be forever loved, missed and remain away in our hearts.”