Paul McGrath will be absolutely delighted with how his charity auction played out.
McGrath had been auctioning a signed Manchester United jersey for his daughter-in-law, Nicola, who’s trekking to Everest Base Camp for the
Brainwave, a UK-based charity which helps children with disabilities.
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With the auction drawing to a close, Mulligans, an Irish bar based in Manchester came in with a bid of €700 for the coveted piece of memorabilia.
https://twitter.com/mulligans_MCR/status/759815244591935489
Then a famous face entered the race to sign it. Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville came in with an offer of £1,000. However, Neville didn't want the shirt for himself. He offered to buy it for the pub, but only on the condition that ex-Red Devil Norman Whiteside would sign it as well. McGrath confirmed that his pal Whiteside would happily scrawl his John Hancock across the jersey.
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Despite already securing the jersey, Mulligans came back with a counter offer for Neville. They would match his £1,000 for the shirt, bringing the total up to £2,000, if he signed it as well.
https://twitter.com/mulligans_MCR/status/759823435706998784
Neville obliged and chose for all the money to go to McGrath's auction.
https://twitter.com/GNev2/status/759824032644509696
https://twitter.com/Paulmcgrath5/status/759841067462193152
Faith in humanity restored.
