"WE DON'T FEEL SAFE AT OLD TRAFFORD!" Jon & Alex Nield

Jon and Alex Nield are two of United's best-known and most passionate fans, travelling up and down the country to watch the Reds, including the academy sides. Despite Alex having cerebral palsy the two are seen at practically every game.
They won't be attending United's home game against Barcelona however as following the PSG game they don't feel safe. For PSG, like many other European games, the away fans were put in front of the disabled section. The PSG fans ripped down the netting in front of them and setting off flares, screaming abuse at United supporters and intimidating some of those sat in the disabled section.
Jon says he doesn't feel safe enough to take Alex to Old Trafford for the Barcelona game and has called on the club to take action. Full Time Devils spoke to Jon and Alex and has joined them in urging the club to take the necessary steps to make everyone feel welcome.
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Jon and Alex Nield are two of United's best-known and most passionate fans, travelling up and down the country to watch the Reds, including the academy sides. Despite Alex having cerebral palsy the two are seen at practically every game. They won't be attending United's home game against Barcelona however as following the PSG game they don't feel safe. For PSG, like many other European games, the away fans were put in front of the disabled section. The PSG fans ripped down the netting in front of them and setting off flares, screaming abuse at United supporters and intimidating some of those sat in the disabled section. Jon says he doesn't feel safe enough to take Alex to Old Trafford for the Barcelona game and has called on the club to take action. Full Time Devils spoke to Jon and Alex and has joined them in urging the club to take the necessary steps to make everyone feel welcome. FOLLOW JON & ALEX'S MAN UNITED JOURNEY HERE - FAMOUSALEXNIELD: kzbin.info/door/i-V... Subscribe, FREE, for more MUFC: bit.ly/DEVILSsub JOIN OUR NEW WHATSAPP CHANNEL: bit.ly/FTDWhatsApp

[@mazin627]

I'll be surprised if Barcelona fans even take up their allocation. They don't travel well in numbers and are very quiet. Real Madrid are the same. (City fan).

[@rm-gi2mj]

@@mazin627 they always do at Old Trafford, they only have 3.5K anyway

[@paultrussy4243]

I think you mean the away fans were put behind (?) the disabled section?

[@OlkjU287]

The away fans are put directly behind the disabled fans. This is a major problem. Seriously United need to sort this out promptly! Why not move the disabled fans to somewhere safer?

[@CHEESYhairyGASH]

What is the name of the music you used at the end of the video?

[@jonathannield]

Thanks so much @fulltimedevils for highlighting this for us both

[@fitzyman009]

Jon Nield Sorry you guys are having to miss the game. Alex is an absolute legend and I love watching his fancams and game blogs. And you’re clearly so proud to have such an awesome kid. Hope it gets sorted soon and you’ll both be back at OT singing your hearts out again.

[@yreally5139]

Feel sorry for you that you can't attend the game against Barca,all the best to alex

[@JurgenAndersonMusic]

We're all behind you and Alex. He's an inspiration. Proud to be a red like him

[@matthewcutter9166]

Sorry for you and your son. My nephew has the cerebral Palsy too, I hope your boy can enjoy the future games without being intimidated. I will be hoping to get in OT for the semis if we make it against, Voldemort, see for myself what it’s like then if nothing changes

[@jonathannield]

@@fitzyman009 thanks for that, not holding my breath as the club don't care about loyalty or safety by the looks of it

[@mexicanginger4]

I was in the east stand for the PSG game, and I swear every time I’m at a European game it amazes me that the disabled section is so close to the away fans. The PSG away end was out of control and it’s totally unacceptable

[@kaziamoua5257]

Good thing we won to shut them up.

[@TradingCardsAndMore]

Alex is an absolute token of a fan to have and to hear his dad say he doesn’t feel safe to bring Alex to old trafford is heartbreaking! Good on you lads for helping Jon and Alex on this, respect 💙

[@AdamMcKola]

Alex ♥️

[@keithrichardsonkr]

He deserves a corporate box for the game!

[@ianpilkington2037]

He deserves to be in amongst the fans having a great time without the fear of things being thrown at him and the other disabled fans

[@20timesmanunited20]

United are taking the piss not giving us L stand, not just for atmosphere but for what happened against PSG.

[@SimonWakefieldUK]

I think the problem is probably more at UEFA's door than United. UEFA have certain requirements that differ from domestic games which most likely limits where the away fans can be placed somewhat

[@20timesmanunited20]

@@SimonWakefieldUK Pretty sure Barcelona still put the away fans in the gods though. I think we put Barca in tier 2 in 2008.

[@SimonWakefieldUK]

@@20timesmanunited20 It's most likely more complicated than just putting them up in the gods though. There is most likely nothing that prevents them being put up there on its own but when coupled with the other requirements it makes placing them there difficult especially as in the CL while the club only has to give 5% of the capacity to away fans unlike the PL's 10% the PL has an upper limit of 3000 whereas the CL doesn't so for CL we have to provide the away team with 500 more tickets than PL sides which may cause issues with the secure segregation requirements. Oh and there is also the fact that UEFA require away allocation placement to be named at the start of the season and it cant be changed so its not like they could try another location even if it was viable to move them elsehwere Also its possible that Barca have been given special dispensation on the placement just like in the PL Newcastle are exempt due to special dispensation to some of the away fan placement rules

[@darz7767]

Feel very bad for the both of them. Have seen them many times in fan cams and they seem very lovely, what a shame😢

[@isaacdeayton]

Absolutely shocking. Football should be enjoyed by everyone and anybody who gets in the way of that is incredibly selfish.

[@danielkarlsen2545]

any fan that turns up to support our United should feel safe. especially the disabled, and especially KIDS!

[@desunosutoraiki8019]

Wow that behaviour from the PSG fans was shocking, they need to reshuffle the seating at OT.

[@matthewganley5951]

Hypocrite club. Holier than thou when it suits them, criticising Evra and Cantona and being silent on their own fans' behaviour.

[@fozzyozzy106]

thankfully we smacked them in Paris

[@awaisahmed2189]

@@matthewganley5951 Bit different throwing abuse at a disabled section isn't it u dumb fuck

[@matthewganley5951]

@@awaisahmed2189 Congratulations for completely misunderstanding me. I'm talking about PSG being a hypocrite club but you carry on sunshine.

[@connorcoultas9629]

It wasnt shocking? That is how PSG fans always act..

[@1977Suspiria]

Shame he can't attend. Messi at OT is not one to miss.

[@ThomasMiddlehurs1984]

In 2008 Barca were in the second tier. No reason they couldn't do it again.

[@juanmata5284]

Carl Rees agreed

[@casey9559]

They could try sit with the commentators?

[@GorillaTech28]

I'm from Australia and I met these lads at Old Trafford when I was trying to find Adam for fancams, they are so friendly and Alex is such a trooper!

[@jonathannield]

Thanks 😍

[@corey1053]

Absolutely terrible, people should be able to go to a game without having to worry about getting hurt , attacked etc . Especially not people with a disability, United need to get this matter sorted 😡

[@grytlappar]

The club should invite them to the VIP/Owner's box (or whatever they call it) just for this game, because it's so special. Thank you to the channel for putting a spotlight on this.

[@owencarter6535]

this is what i call a fan,channel!

[@MyNameIsKhan25]

🙂👍🏻

[@terence.pereira]

Great job @FullTimeDEVILS for putting this out in public. Every fan deserves to be able to watch and enjoy the game in peace.

[@Tomas.O.Sullivan]

for such dedicated fans who go to all kind of matches home and away this is shocking from the club ...we neeed to to some sort of campaign to get this changed for the disabled fans

[@willbrightmore1737]

Those rowdy PSG fans were FAR too closely positioned in relation to our disabled supporters, thought it was appalling at the time and still do. Sort it out Ed!

[@mattsey5304]

This is heartbreaking. Alex is a MUFC super fan, one of our very best....hope this can be sorted out....come to the rescue Juan Mata!

[@thewabbit10882]

Thank you so much for making us Utd fans aware of this awful situation. If there is any action we can take to force the hand of the owners please let us know! Jon and Alex are faithful supporters of our club and they need all of our help to resolve this

[@jayantpatel90]

Great to see you guys take this issue, I hope the club resolves this quickly as the safety of the fans especially disabled ones should be top priority.

[@captnaidy6122]

Thank for highlighting this, the board need to Seriously need to address this before someone get hurt PEACE :-)

[@danielkarlsen2545]

thank you fulltime devils for bringing this up, maybe it will become clearer for the board that action must be taken.

[@asupertramp948]

Great video lads. That's what get's things moving. Shame you can attend a game in another country but not on your own doorstep because of seating. On a side note, I think the positivity from the FTD lads and Jon and Alex when they're together is class. Always nice to see.

[@Oscarspoem]

Well done for bringin this video to light. Alex is top, top kid. with a top, top Dad. United failing to listen to the fans, time and time again. Good video!

[@maxi2813]

this warms my heart so much. legends....but how little the clubs care for the fans is shocking

[@SimonCowie86]

FullTimeDEVILS I agree with Jon & Alex as a disabilled supporter I’m blind & my friend is in a Wheelchair & we wouldn’t feel safe in that situation ether & they want disabilled supporters at the games it’s a disgrace both clubs & UEFA can’t sort that out & make the ground safe at European games It’s 2019 Man Utd Barcelona & UEFA sort this situation ASAP

[@DASyam-tb7qt]

Send this to top ex-players like Rio and Gary and make them bring Alex to Executive Box to send message to Man United.

[@lastacey9895]

Im not sure that would be fair on the other disabled fans who are in the same position, although I completely understand your comment. Maybe it's worth a shot just to make a point, and would definitely be a great experience for Alex.

[@nealzonwheelz]

As a disabled United supporter this is troubling from our club. Im concerned when I visit things won't change.

[@mogammadabrahams3332]

Big love for Alex. Hope the club sorts this issue out asap. Cmon United

[@Wendy17719]

1st of all, I want to say how lucky Jon and Alex are so lucky to have each other. Their love for each other shines through. 2nd - PSG owes them and all the people who were impacted by their fans' behaviour an apology. They might want to focus on that instead of getting upset that Evra was joyous about United winning the match. 3rd - United has had enough time to come up with a solution for all disabled fans. The other solution is someone who has a private box invite Alex and his dad for the match.

[@jonathannield]

Thanks Wendy, Alex is my world 😍

[@bryannield1480]

Well said. Safety is of the utmost importance. The club need to rethink the situation. Hopefully they will get it sorted.

[@jonathannield]

Not holding my breath but like I say you don't challenge the status quo then nothing changes

[@raymondgrady3401]

Great video guys! Great to see an important issue raised in a positive way like this!

[@DuragAllDay]

Our club is always behind the times and it's an utter disgrace.

[@utddeano]

Shocking from the club, should be sorted straight away

[@priyengovender7835]

Thanks for making an effort to get this out to everyone .. I had no idea that it was so serious 👏🙌

[@StephenHowson]

Imagine putting your most vulnerable fans in front of the away fans who we KNOW are going to be bringing in pyro, and there’s potential for anything to be thrown into that section. It’s an absolute disgrace. It’s bad enough for the fans who can quickly dodge something thrown. No right minded individual can tell me this is a good idea.

[@6874Nic]

Stephen Howson couldn't agree more, should ask those at the club making these decisions to sit there and see how safe they feel

[@jonathannield]

Spot on 👍🏼

[@jonathannield]

I'm happy for any family members from United staff to use our seats for the game

[@Evil_Befall]

I understand how alex and his dad feel i hope alex can watch the match somwhere in piece or at home

[@kiogeorge9805]

It seriously needs to be looked at! At the same time every away fan can see where the vulnerable sit and it's amazes with no surprise that a human being these days can act up like they have done. Crazy but I sure something will be done!

[@sayeemaa6827]

This is shocking. People should be able to enjoy the game and feel safe. Hopefully this situation is one to be learned from.

[@espben360]

Alex and his father are amazing! Unreal dedication. Very shameful, that united dont do more to tackle these issue, and it's almost just brushed under the carpet, like oh no bother dosen't matter ☹

[@nickicollis593]

Keep safe guys! Alex and Jon!

[@djamalrahman989]

Who the hell puts the disabled section right next to the away fans ?

[@jonathannield]

United, do I win 🤣

[@gramster2011]

The Red Devil’s and saying who the hell seems so fitting

[@dylankearns5240]

united

[@paultrussy4243]

Completely agree and well done to Jon and Alex for stepping out on this one, and asking for action from the club. Totally justified. Also 10/10 to FTD as facilitators; let's hope escalation of the concerns and Jon's suggestions for solutions gets noticed by MUFC management.

[@danielorourke1304]

Fair play full time devil's for highlighting this top channel. GGMU

[@nathanprendergast3144]

Who ever decided to put the disabled section behind the goal in front of away supporters needs to have their heads checked

[@alexshinton1556]

Respect from a wolves fan

[@pfl95]

ah, more incompetency from the club's operations! how delightful to know the club is just derailing. Glad that you guys put up this video. At least it's public and the concern is put out there for the world to know.

[@lepunkdigitale1]

I'm so fed up of these so-called ultra supporters. What gives them the right to tear out seats and throw them into the disabled section? Beggars belief. And I thought flares were banned? The club should really sort this out. I feel appalled that the little dude is gonna have to miss the Barce game because the club can't keep the away supporters away from the disabled section. Safety is paramount for everyone.

[@Fingers998]

Those PSG fans are a disgrace.

[@connorcoultas9629]

@@Fingers998 always are

[@lepunkdigitale1]

Makes me even more glad we knocked them out.

[@Nyxeriz]

This is really sad, but safety come first.

[@liam.4454]

A stadium of 75,000 people and they put the disabled section in the only unsafe bit right below the away fans It’s insane

[@TheMonkeyHat]

This is actually a good reason to contact our club on Twitter.

[@joedickson3890]

Love these guys ❤️

[@lewisbrown2421]

Legend

[@matthewday7162]

I also sit in the lower east stand disabled section. The PSG match was an utter disgrace. Saint Étienne was similar. The clubs response is poor. Sadly it doesn’t surprise me. Alex and Jon are great! See them a lot at the games. They deserve better. We all do! United Family For Life!

[@jonathannield]

Thanks for your comments, hopefully this will help highlight fans concern

[@matthewday7162]

Absolutely Jon. They need to make some changes! Take care. Say hi to Alex. United Family For Life!

[@jonathannield]

@@matthewday7162 will do thanks 👋

[@marksteer3182]

Well done Jon and Alex. I was there and it was a joke! You two were in a really bad place to get safe and United have not stepped up to help the disabled keep safe

[@teddylyn8268]

Why old Trafford don't put the kid in a sky box where he's safe

[@OWA1S.]

They cant do that for every disabled fan

[@barrymacdonald3439]

Just move the disabled section to a safer area.

[@markbell9135]

Absolutely. It’s pathetic on the clubs behalf

[@connorcoultas9629]

@@barrymacdonald3439 disabled section usually has infrastructural differences so you cant just move it..

[@ngolokante1806]

NO WAY THAT BOY IS IN MY SCHOOL WHATTTTT I JUST SAW THE VIDEO AND CLICKED STRAIGHT AWAY THATS LEGIT HIM 😱😱😱

[@Trevdaman]

Any way we can send this to the club for them to look at? What a disgrace!

[@unclebensrice4702]

Terrible news wish them all the best for future games 🙏

[@benwhittaker25]

Great video lads

[@RTPxPJ]

If anyone's going to a football match to throw things and climb about on the netting they shouldn't be going to the match at all.

[@espben360]

Try telling that to fans from foreign nations, where this is the norm

[@Beginstheman]

I just don't understand why Old Trafford changed the location of the away stand for European matches over the years. It should not be difficult to relocate and shove the lot of away supporters in the East Stand's Tier 2.

[@TheGoodLad89]

The Away Section needs to be moved, it's far too dangerous to have it that close to the disabled section of Fans.

[@danorm87]

My ST is in the NE quadrant and what I could see from my seat I wouldnt have felt safe either never mind people like Alex in the disabled section. Like John said put them in the 2nd tier and lets hope the club watch this and hope John and Alex get to go to the Barca game.

[@jevin_111]

I’m ashamed of the club. It’s almost like they’re using the disabled section as a moral barrier?!! They need to rectify this BEFORE the Barcelona game and give compensation to ALL of those disabled fans especially when you have fans like the legend Alex and his dad who live and breathe United. Disgraceful.

[@connorcoultas9629]

Bc of UEFA rules they cant change the seating. They have to give it at the beginning of the season and cant change it after

[@MrBeau101]

Good work FTD 👍🏻

[@mosesthelepard7426]

that's not on, something must be done to help out Alex's situation he deserve better than that and must see the Barca game he is the best Man United supporter in my opinion. Alex stay strong.

[@ethankelly1977]

I feel bad for both of them, Barca fans don’t really make too much disturbance away from home from what I’ve seen but never more less terrible thing too happen

[@ryankelly5524]

I’ve never understood why the disabled section is right near the away fans?

[@willgraham5105]

It's a shame when a few idiots spoil for others. Big Up Alex

[@DanMufc-jt9le]

Excellent video guys, least someone is speaking out to the club after what happened with PSG so well done to them, followed alex and Jon for a while now and was surprised how passionate they are towards man united, as i am to but to see that happen for them in the psg game was an absolute disgrace, i mean come on who's bright idea was it to put them in the same stand where they have been for hundreds and hundreds of games now and have the special night (even though we got beat ) cut short because PSG fans can't show respect towards our disabled fans ? Was a step to far in my eyes and gutted for them they won't be watching barca game i would be to, but like you said am all for putting any away fans no matter what team is, in that stand they mentioned and have have that section as the disabled fans stand or something like that so that there away from the disabled fans and cant cause any damage, and it was ridiculous that we got charged by uefa to when mostly it was PSGS fans fault i wasn't at the game myself, but because apparently we "Blocked" the stair ways i mean REALLY ? On any matchday like that its going to be over crowded anyway you look so it can't be helped, It was just disturbing if thats the right term to see them leaving at half time crying and upset because you have a bunch of uncontrollable hooligans that like to cause damage and make them leave. If that happens again during the barca game they will be riots at old trafford mark my words, and the fans won't be happy they need to sort it ASAP before the barca game.

[@fmgamer0972]

I’ve been at old Trafford too watch 23 United games

[@SuperBandit1962]

i wrote a letter to the club to express my anger at this situation every supporter deserves to feel safe, those fans were a disgrace, sadly i dont see psg doing anything about them. Move their seat allocations away from there.

[@bubbabear244]

It's a massive foresight to place away supports nearest the disabled fans. Let's hope the powers that be do something about moving either the away section or the disabled section far enough from each other so that this isn't an issue in the future.

[@skilocus]

@fulltimedevils is this time for a petition

[@samuraisoul1043]

im really surprised by a club with such a great history , they need to fix this its 2019 this is such a shock to me.

[@MattyMoores]

I hope you're right about the result Alex! Let's win at the Nou Camp! I hope the Decision makers at Old Trafford listen to your feedback and make things better!

[@mossy3552]

someone rich an generous should let them watch it their box for free.. bless ya Alex I'd love an ounce of your positivity. ❤️united❤️

[@jonathannield]

Unless it was a players box Alex prefers the stands

[@heeli55]

Nice one ftd

[@banerjeearijit1]

Proud of u Alex !

[@jonathannield]

He is gutted but understands why we have to make a stand

[@thepolticalone961]

That's really bad

[@mikekristin7201]

So I'm an American but I have been to old Trafford twice. We took the tour and they spent a lot of time talking about how they lead the league in the hospitality for the differently abled. This doesn't seem like that at all.

[@sirsquaddyjacob1963]

Thank you guys for pointing this out am also a wheelchair user after military injury I come along with my daughter and am even wondering if it’s worth travelling from Sussex for it but we are attending West Ham and this was so post to be a daddy daughter week away now am worried if we should still attend Barcelona as she dose not want to miss it no matter what

[@jonathannield]

This was about highlighting the real side of what happened as United played down the incident, once seats were thrown towards our section we left. They'll probably get away with it again & again all I wanted to do is highlight what really happened for those in charge to reconsider options for some of its most vulnerable fans 👍🏼

[@kokkiat]

Hope this will be dealt with

[@StephenHowson]

🙌

[@amyrybczynski6755]

He goes to My school he’s so sweet x

[@johngarynavida]

Move the away supporters. Surely the club can accommodate something like this and not have the PWD home fans not feel unsafe.

[@stevek]

These lads follow the club up and down the country, so it's a real shame that the club can't put something in place before the Barcelona game. Seems lazy on their part, even though I know there would be a LOT of organising to be done. Hopefully one of the players sorts them out with a private box to watch the game. Dedicated fans like these guys should be rewarded.

[@DanGulinobass]

well done for being socially aware lads!

[@banerjeearijit1]

Absolutely disgraceful the response from our club.

[@EspenShampoo25]

Come on guys, we should all send emails to manchester united. Lets show them that we support John and Alex and hopefully they will move the away section!

[@MrKajjaGG]

Absolute insanity putting the disabled seating in front of away fans. I'd love to hear the logic behind it.

[@masonbrockley3654]

John just go to the game and go in the room u go in if anything bad goes on seen as it's such a big game

[@ellarawlinson7703]

That’s pathetic it’s not fair the club should be doing something about it the poor lad is gonna miss a massive experience absolutely shocking I think that they should make a massive complaint best of luck lads

[@kartikgupta8218]

this is really sad to see but dont think barcelona fans are this wild.

[@megxo9078]

Why are the disabled area behind the away end

[@ConnorPB96]

Poor guys

[@bigpoppa4174]

I’m not sure why they put the disabled section in front of the away fans because that’s pretty stupid. But respect to Alex and his dad from a Liverpool fan ❤️❤️❤️

[@thelonewolf3760]

Ssup full time devils!