15 Oct 2025 21:12:03
Well, so sad to see. Mr. Manchester United has passed away!
The day after the Champions League final of 1999 a mega fan (somewhat hungover) from Bulgaria by the name of Zdravkov Levidzhov decided to change his name by deed poll to Manchester United.
Initially the authorities refused to allow this to happen and so began a 15 year battle to achieve his desired wish.
In 2014 he eventually got his wish, he officially became Manchester Zdravkov Levidzhov-United.
In 2011 he had a tattoo of the club badge made on the top of his head and in 2014, with the help of the Sun newspaper a private tour to the Theatre of Dreams was arranged. He was so overcome when he walked into the player's changing room he burst into tears.
His home in Bulgaria was very much covered in club memorabilia. He was quite the local celebrity with many visitors.
Whilst we hear the stories of 'tourist supporters' and the effect they have on ticket prices and seat availability we need to remember that many of these fan's are massively committed to the club. I doubt Mr United spent much of his time on fan websites constantly complaining, moaning and criticising every aspect of the club.
RIP Mr. United, 62 is to young to go, if you can try for a kick about with Georgie, Bobby and Denis.
16 Oct 2025 11:21:39
Nice piece.