Event Brief
Aug 30, 2026 at 1:05 PM ET
Man Utd honours PC Matthew Blades at Old Trafford
By The BriefBrief
Manchester United paid tribute to PC Matthew Blades, killed in an A66 crash near Middlesbrough, by having his sons lead the team out at Old Trafford for the Premier League match against Ipswich. The club also featured a tribute in the match programme, with his widow attending with their children.
WHO: Manchester United; PC Matthew Blades' sons; PC Matthew Blades' widow
WHAT: The sons of PC Matthew Blades led Manchester United out as mascots and the club issued a tribute ahead of the Premier League match against Ipswich.
WHEN: Aug 30, 2026
WHERE: Old Trafford, England
WHY: To honour PC Matthew Blades after his death in the A66 crash.
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