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United People: “If Alex wanted to go to the moon, I’d try and make it happen”

United People is a new series about the people who make Manchester United what it is: the supporters, characters and communities whose stories exist beyond the pitch. In the first of the series, I meet Jon Nield and his son…

Published: Friday, 25 September 2026 at 11:45 AM
United People: “If Alex wanted to go to the moon, I’d try and make it happen”
Key Things to Know
  • Jon Nield and his son Alex have only 11 stadiums left to visit all 92 Premier League and EFL grounds.
  • The remaining grounds on their list include Charlton, Portsmouth, Exeter, and Plymouth.
  • They regularly watch Manchester United's first team, women's team, Under-21s, Under-18s, and Salford City.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Manchester United supporter Jon Nield and his son Alex are nearing the completion of visiting all 92 grounds across the Premier League and English Football League. The father and son have only 11 stadiums remaining on their list, which includes venues such as Charlton, Portsmouth, Plymouth, and Exeter. Their effort is featured as the first entry in the new United People series focused on the club's fan community.

The pair originally visited matches across various levels, including Manchester United's senior, women's, and youth teams, as well as Salford City. After tracking their match attendance on the Ground Hopper app, they realized they were close to the milestone and began intentionally scheduling visits to complete the remaining stadiums.

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