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Manchester United legend surprises 'true red' Gloucester fan who had to give up season ticket after stroke

Virgin Money and Manchester United agreed Leslie, who gave up his Old Trafford season ticket after a stroke, was truly deserving of 'something amazing.'

A Manchester United fan from Gloucester received a surprise visit from a Red Devil legend, thanks to his daugher.

Irish full-back Denis Irwin, who played at United between 1990 and 2002, turned up at Leslie Purnell's home to watch the derby with the family as part of a 'United Way experience.'

Leslie was nominated for the experience by his daughter Charlotte, believing her dad to be 'a true red'.

Manchester United and Virgin Money seemed to think so too, as Leslie used to travel the world following United before a stroke in 2007 resulted in him having to give up his season ticket at Old Trafford.

Charlotte said: "Manchester United did a competition in partnership with Virgin Money on Facebook to nominate a true red. I nominated my dad because I believe he is a true red.

"My dad had a stroke in 2007, he lost his speech and movement in the right-hand side of his body.

"A clot-busting drug was given to him at Gloucester Royal Hospital. This drug saved my dad's life, but he spent the next two years attending speech therapy to regain as much of his speech as he could."

Charlotte added that she was very thankful for Dr Dutta at Gloucester Royal who stayed on shift to administer the drug for her dad, saving his life.



Denis Irwin surprised Leslie with a visit after being nominated by his daughter Charlotte for the special treat

"Unfortunately my dad was medically retired; having previously been an RAF firefighter. He had to give up his season ticket at Old Trafford as travelling was just too much.

"But even after his stroke he travelled to Moscow to watch Manchester United against Chelsea in the Champions League Final in 2008.

"Before his stroke, my dad helped run Bristol and Bath Supporters Club. He followed Manchester United around the world, he even wore a United tie to his wedding.

"That's why I nominated him."

Charlotte then put it out of her mind and did not hear anything until a couple of months later. She received an email from Virgin Money to say that they would like to do something special for him.

She said: "They said they would like to send Denis Irwin to his house to watch a game with him, I couldn't believe it.

"I called my boyfriend, my mum and sister to tell them and they didn't believe me at first.

"It took some organising to get my dad out of the house on a day that the football was on, so his friend Andy stepped in and made up a reason to get him out the house.



Denis Irwin watched the derby match with true red Leslie, who had to give his season ticket up at Old Trafford after a stroke

"He booked a table at a pub to have food and ensured him they would be back for kick off.

"The camera crew turned up and spent a few hours setting up, within two hours Denis walk through our front door and asked for a coffee, 'milk and no sugar.'

"I couldn't believe it was happening and that he was in my parents' house.

"A short while later my dad returned from his meal and when he walking in he was greeted by Denis Irwin.



Leslie was shocked to see United legend Denis Irwin in his front room

"My dad couldn't believe what was going on and was a little confused as to why Denis was in his living room.

"Denis was a genuine person and spoke to my dad about the days he played, my dad's stroke and all the games he had attended, even the one day trip to Moscow to see United play after the stroke.


"My dad was over the moon and couldn't thank Virgin Money and Manchester United enough for what they had done to make it all happen.

"Who would have thought one day he would come home to Denis Irwin sat on his sofa?"



United fullback Denis Irwin shakes hands with true red Leslie

The experience is part of a promotion between Virgin Money and Manchester United, and nominations are open for more deserving United fans to enjoy something special.

Virgin Money said: "We need your help to find those fans who deserve a treat. The dedicated, die-hard supporter. The fan with a big life event this season. Or the lifelong follower in the family. Whoever they are, we'd love to hear about them.

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