Man Utd imposter is named
Men's magazine Front tonight claimed responsibility for helping a man sneak into Manchester United's Champions League team picture.
Manchester United's millionaire players were left bemused when the Cantona lookalike wandered on to the Bayern Munich pitch and took part in the team photograph.
Front editor Piers Hernu said the man used a Manchester United pass card of some kind to get near the pitch and then just coolly strode on to get his picture taken.
Hernu claimed that after getting his picture taken the man went back to the side of the pitch to watch the game.
The Guardian named the man as Carl Power from Droylsden, Greater Manchester.
Noel Edmonds and Vanessa Feltz have also fallen victim to previous Front publicity stunts.
Mr Hernu said: "We have done a feature on a bloke who blags his way into every football match Manchester United play abroad."
He said that gave the magazine the idea for the publicity stunt.
"It's just a question of having the right clothing in terms of bibs so you look official."
Mr Hernu said that a certain kind of Manchester United pass was also important.
He said: "If anyone sees the card, they let you in."Describing Mr Power's run to stardom, Mr Hernu said: "He timed his run perfectly."
After getting his picture taken, Mr Power just coolly sat down at pitchside and watched the rest of the game.
Mr Hernu said that he had not spoken to the man since he became the star of United's Champions League game last night.
"We did it for publicity and just to amuse people. People like a bit of fun and audacity."
