Man Utd fan channel sent death threats following Rasmus Hojlund interview
A MANCHESTER UNITED fan channel has received death threats after an interview with Rasmus Hojlund.
Controversial United Stand host Mark Goldbridge was also said to have been told that “he walks like a dead man”.
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Striker Hojlund, 21, was addressed by his United teammates after sitting down to answer questions from the outspoken fan channel.
The Dane, who is still in his first season at the club, spoke to The United Stand’s Mark Goldbridge last month as he made good on a promise he made after joining from Atalanta for £72m.
They discussed a number of topics, but some of his teammates did not appreciate him giving the time to the YouTube channel, which has criticized players in the past.
However, that is not the only reaction that has resulted Daily email now states that it has also led to death threats and a police investigation.
The United Stand say they have received warnings to Goldbridge that he is “a dead man walking” with others threatening to harm him if he returns to Old Trafford.
And the messages sent on social media also included “other staff members and the exact location of the studio.”
Security has now been tightened and the police will be called on Tuesday.
A statement from Greater Manchester Police confirmed: “Officers spoke to the victim and relevant information was passed to police. Investigations are ongoing at this stage.”
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A from Goldbridge said: “I fully understand that football is a passionate, divisive sport and people are free to decide and have an opinion about the content they consume.
“However, the disruption some of our employees experienced this weekend was incredibly sad to see.
“Threatening people’s lives is further evidence of the vicious pack mentality prevalent on social media.”
Goldbridge has previously come under fire for his criticism of the club and his attacks on players such as Harry Maguire.
United legend Paul Parker criticized him a few months ago, accusing him of being a Nottingham Forest fan.
Meanwhile, Hojlund looks set to return to Erik ten Hag’s squad after injury, just as he was starting to find his top form in front of goal.
Hojlund’s double against Luton in his latest appearance means he has scored in six consecutive Premier League games – a run dating back to Boxing Day, when he finally scored his first home goal in a thrilling 3-2 win over Aston Villa.
That broke a Prem record as he became the youngest player ever to achieve such a feat.
However, that hot streak was cut short when he suffered a knock that saw him ruled out for three weeks, but he will now be back for United’s FA Cup clash with Liverpool on Sunday.
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