MANCHESTER City have dismissed a bar worker after he was spotted serving fans during Sunday’s derby while wearing a Manchester United shirt.
City officials were alerted to the unusual choice of attire after a frustrated home supporter raised concerns on X (formerly Twitter). The ex-bar worker was seen on the concourse behind the bar in a dark United away shirt from the 2018–19 season.
A fan posted a photo showing a staff member serving drinks while wearing a Manchester United away jersey from the 2018–19 season, an especially provocative sight on derby day. The supporter tagged the club, calling it “an absolute joke” that bar staff in Block 315 were allowed to work in rival colours during such a high-stakes match.
City responded, “Thank you for making us aware of this. We can confirm that this individual has now been removed from their position.”
The episode added a strange subplot to a miserable day for United, who slumped to a 3-0 defeat at the Etihad Stadium.
After the game, manager Ruben Amorim admitted his philosophy is non-negotiable, saying the club would have to remove him if they wanted to abandon his preferred 3-4-3 formation.
United legend Wayne Rooney also cast doubt on the team’s direction, questioning whether Amorim is truly moving the club forward.
Speaking on The Wayne Rooney Show, the former striker said United are bottom of the Premier League form table since Amorim took charge.
“I want to be as supportive and positive as I can be on the manager and the players,” Rooney said.
“But it is very difficult to sit here and say we are seeing progression, and at least we’re seeing things that will get results in the near future.
“We’re seeing none of that, and it is very difficult. There was an image towards the end of the game where I saw the Manchester United fans leaving.
“You could hear the fans singing Amorim’s name, but I think that is so powerful that the United fans were leaving the game.
“You know the game is over and I think they were very disappointed in what they were seeing. It is hard to see how it continues.
“What are the patterns? What are we seeing what might improve the team moving forward?”
