A bar worker at the Etihad Stadium has been sacked after turning up for his shift wearing a Manchester United shirt on derby day.
Officials at Manchester City were made aware of the worker’s ridiculous choice of shirt by angered home supporters on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Taking a picture of the staff member, who was wearing a United away strip from the 2018-19 season while pulling a pint, a City fan complained: ‘Absolute joke @ManCity – letting one of the bar staff in block 315 wear a United shirt on Derby Day #mcfc’
The complaint soon caught the attention of those in authority at the Etihad, who promptly removed the worker from his post.
Replying to the fan’s Tweet, the club wrote: ‘@Mataniels @ManCity Thank you for making us aware of this. We can confirm that this individual has now been removed from their position.’
The incident came before the beginning of this afternoon’s Manchester derby, which started with a heartfelt tribute paid to Ricky Hatton.
A bar worker at the Etihad Stadium has been sacked after turning up for his shift wearing a Manchester United shirt on derby day
An angered Man City fan complained about the worker on X
City later confirmed that the staff member had been removed from his position
The British boxer, a Man City supporter, was sadly found dead at his home near Manchester this morning at the age of just 46.
Speaking to Sky Sports pre-match, Cityzens star Phil Foden said: ‘My heart goes out to his family at this time.
‘Obviously to hear the news before a big game is devastating and I’m sure he would’ve been here supporting us.
‘Today is for him and we’re going to try to get the win and do the best we can for him. We’ve got to use it as motivation.’
After the players walked onto the pitch ready for kick-off, the two Manchester clubs united to remember the world champion boxer.
Hatton was meant to be at the derby today.
The stadium erupted into applause, with City boss Pep Guardiola looking visibly tearful as he sat on the touchline.
