Chelsea and Manchester United fans have come together to restore the grave of Harold Halse.
Halse became the first player to feature in three FA Cup finals for separate clubs – the Blues, United and Aston Villa – before passing away 1947 and being buried in a small seaside Essex village.
Now groups of fans from both Chelsea and United have come together to restore his grave, according to the report.
'Football fans from rival clubs are getting together to restore the grave of one of the games most legendary player,' the Mirror states.
'Harold Halse was the first man to ever play in FA Cup finals for three separate teams – Manchester United, Chelsea and Aston Villa.
'But he became forgotten and when he died in 1947 he was buried with little ceremony in an Essex seaside resort. His grave became derelict.
'Weeds are growing out of it and not only does it not mention his football fame, it's virtually impossible to read his name.
'But now thanks to the extraordinary detective work of a member of the Chelsea Graves Society it is going to be restored.
'And the CGS have teamed up with a Manchester United supporters group to try and get Halse the grave he deserves.'
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