Man Utd responds to fan’s tweet: A fan recently posted a picture of his parents with Paul Pogba in a train and the story went viral.
A few days ago, a fan posted a story about his parents meeting Paul Pogba and the entire Manchester United squad on the train.
The story went viral within hours, with Paul Pogba replying to the fan earlier today about his meeting with his parents.
In a long Twitter thread, the fan explained his story. Here’s the full thread:
You guys…
I can’t believe this.
It’s… unbelievable.
Yet somehow true.
Thread:
— Nate Patrick (@N8NathanPatrick) January 20, 2019
I’ve always loved sport. Ever since I can remember, I’ve played it, watched it – it’s always been a main part of my life.
— Nate Patrick (@N8NathanPatrick) January 20, 2019
My family though just has no interest. Zero. My Nanna liked the Tennis (God rest her soul) but I never had anyone to watch it with at home, couldn’t talk about it. *violins play*
— Nate Patrick (@N8NathanPatrick) January 20, 2019
Present Day –
Football is my #1. It’s beautiful, simple yet complicated, and played all over the globe.
All. Over. The. Globe.
3.572 billion people watched the 2018 World Cup, where France defeated Croatia in a thrilling Final.
— Nate Patrick (@N8NathanPatrick) January 20, 2019
My family? Still no interest.
My sister and her beautiful family do their thing, my brother is some type of genius, and my parents are in England for a bit where my Dad is working on a big project.
— Nate Patrick (@N8NathanPatrick) January 20, 2019
I keep trying to get my parents to watch a game while they’re over there, but it just won’t ever happen.
They learnt the first few lines from It’s Coming Home, so I guess that’s something.
— Nate Patrick (@N8NathanPatrick) January 20, 2019
Then, this morning, I wake up to a few messages.
They’re from Mum and Dad.
— Nate Patrick (@N8NathanPatrick) January 20, 2019
They were on a train, and a group of people were behind them, playing Uno.
Mum and Dad turned around a few times, as apparently they were making a little bit of noise.
Yes my parents get disturbed by an exciting card game, now you can see I don’t think they’d cope with Wembley.
— Nate Patrick (@N8NathanPatrick) January 20, 2019
These lads knew they were making a bit of noise, so they come up to Mum and Dad, and apologise, and ask if they’d like a photo.
Dad is like, oh, that’s nice, and gives one of the gentleman his phone for this stranger to take a photo of Mum and Dad on this train from Manchester.
— Nate Patrick (@N8NathanPatrick) January 20, 2019
The stranger looks weirdly at my Dad, at says (with a French accent) “No, no no, I am asking if you would like a photo with me, sir?”
My Dad looks at my Mum like who on earth does this guy think he is?
But also my Dad is mega-polite, and obliges to be in the photo.
— Nate Patrick (@N8NathanPatrick) January 20, 2019
Having read through all of these messages, my Dad sends through the photo, and asks “Nathan, you wouldn’t happen to know who this is?”.
— Nate Patrick (@N8NathanPatrick) January 20, 2019
IT’S PAUL BLOODY POGBA pic.twitter.com/UhFm0qZBiN
— Nate Patrick (@N8NathanPatrick) January 20, 2019
(and Nemanja Matic)
— Nate Patrick (@N8NathanPatrick) January 20, 2019
MY PARENTS ARE ON A TRAIN WITH THE ENTIRE MANCHESTER UNITED SQUAD AND THEY DON’T HAVE A CLUE BECAUSE OF COURSE THEY DON’T
— Nate Patrick (@N8NathanPatrick) January 20, 2019
MY DAD ASKED PAUL POGBA TO TAKE A PHOTO OF HIM AND MY MUM
— Nate Patrick (@N8NathanPatrick) January 20, 2019
THE NOISY UNO HOOLIGANS AREN’T LOUD UNIVERSITY STUDENTS ON THEIR WAY TO WATCH A FILM IT’S THE MOST FAMOUS FOOTBALL TEAM ON THE PLANET YOU STUPID STUPID GORGEOUSLY IGNORANT ADORABLE STUPID PEOPLE THAT I DESCENDED DIRECTLY FROM
— Nate Patrick (@N8NathanPatrick) January 20, 2019
Amazing, right? Well, the story doesn’t end here.
As it reached to a wider audience and people began to increasingly share the tweet, Paul Pogba replied to the fan.
Here’s what he said:
Man I need to see the dog 🐶 Say hi to your lovely folks for me!
— Paul Pogba (@paulpogba) January 23, 2019
But wait, there’s still more.
Manchester United’s official Twitter account also happened to notice the brilliant story, and offered him a visit to see the players up-close during the club’s tour to Australia in the pre-season this summer!
United has also offered him free tickets to watch the side take on A-League side Perth Glory in one of the games of the pre-season tour.
Hi, @N8NathanPatrick 👋
From train to training — how about coming to see us at work in 🇦🇺 this summer on #MUTOUR?
We also have free tickets for you and your parents to see us face @PerthGloryFC, too. 😊🎟️ https://t.co/vFh3eBkYzm
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 23, 2019
Amazing how social media works, isn’t it?
