Club’s joint-owner David Sullivan and son Dave will be housing the hero of Manchester attack, Steve a homeless man sleeping near to Manchester Arena who rushed to the aid of several victims in the horrific incident that killed 22 people.

His selfless act of humanity was acknowledged by the Sullivans, with Dave taking to social media and saying that he and his father wanted to offer him a home and pay his rent for six months. Sullivan told whufc.com:

Dave and myself were both hugely impressed by the bravery shown by Steve, the emergency services and all those who rushed to the aid of those affected by the Manchester attack.

Dave had taken to his Twitter and asked for people to report him so that he and his father could in touch with him, and hours later Steve was found and the duo are now working on a plan to fund his rent and give him new clothes and help him find work in the future.

Twitter: Me and dad want to rent the homeless man in manchester a house for 6 months to help him get on his feet 1/2 (@DaveSulley)

Twitter: If anyone can help us get in touch much much appreciated. Such a self less act needs rewarding. Please tag anyone who can help us ?? 2/2 (@DaveSulley)

The Sullivans are working with a local charity to make the arrangements and a JustGiving page set up to raise funds for ‘Steve the Hero’ had, at time of writing, raised nearly £18,000. Sullivan added:

Steve deserves this chance to improve his own life after his selfless and heroic acts undoubtedly improved the lives of so many others.

Steve’s heroics have won hearts of people from all over the country and his efforts are wildly appreciated.