The man who infiltrated Manchester United's Champions League team photograph before their match against Bayern Munich has been identified as Carl Power, from Droylsden, Greater Manchester, according to sources. Power managed to walk onto the pitch and pose with the team, leaving players bemused.
Men's magazine Front has claimed responsibility for the stunt. Editor Piers Hernu stated that Power used a Manchester United pass card to gain access and then coolly strode into the frame. After the photo, he returned to the sidelines to watch the remainder of the game.
Hernu explained that the idea came from a feature on a fan who blags his way into every Manchester United match abroad. 'It's just a question of having the right clothing and a certain kind of pass. If anyone sees the card, they let you in,' he said. Power timed his run perfectly to join the lineup.
Front magazine has a history of such stunts, previously targeting Noel Edmonds and Vanessa Feltz. Hernu said the goal was publicity and amusement: 'People like a bit of fun and audacity.'
