The American had been in poor health since suffering two strokes shortly after seizing control of the Old Trafford outfit in 2005 after a controversial £790m takeover

The supporter-owned club launched a two-month campaign, called Kit-It-Out, to raise an initial £26,000, which has almost doubled to £51,395 after a huge wave of support

United are preparing for one of the biggest matches in their history – a play-off final showdown with AFC Fylde for a spot in the Conference North.

Karl Marginson’s United face Ashton United tonight at Gigg Lane for a place in the play-off final against Fylde or Worksop Town

Construction of the ground, which is estimated to cost over £5.5 million, is due to be completed in September

FC United take on league leaders Chorley on Tuesday in a potential Evo-Stik Northern Premier title decider

Non-league side owned and democratically run by its supporters formed in 2005 after Americans the Glazers took over United

New Fleetwood Town signing Tom Davies had spells at Manchester United and Blackburn Rovers as a child.

Breakaway club was formed in protest at Glazer take over of Manchester United in 2005

Club to make fresh start at new ground in Moston

Floodlight failure caused November game to be abandoned