Manchester United believe they are the first sports club in the country to have a full-time counter-terrorism manager. The appointment was revealed at a recent fans’ forum and it is understood the role will be filled by a former inspector from Greater Manchester police’s specialist search unit. The game had to be played four days after the FA Cup final. Meanwhile, United fans have former Liverpool striker Christian Benteke to thank for ensuring their 56th consecutive FA Cup match will be televised live. A 0-0 draw with Exeter in January 2005 was the last time a United FA Cup tie was not shown live on television, with the subsequent replay in Devon starting the run.

Source: The Guardian January 18, 2017 13:34 UTC