“I still work at Old Trafford,” Whiteside explained. “And I always get invited to games by Everton. I haven’t been to the new Hill Dickinson Stadium yet but Everton are very good and they always invite us to games and stuff, especially around Christmas.
“You know, when you look up your teams and the results, United and Everton are my two, although I didn’t play too much there, 33 games I think.
“They’re a great, family club and a very friendly club. So I always keep an eye out for Everton as well.”
The fact there is something extra special in the air for these night games is woven into the fabric of the Theatre of Dreams, an experience that Whiteside got to enjoy first hand in his playing days.
“It’s just tradition, just history isn’t it?” he said. “I remember the Barcelona game, that was a great atmosphere in the 1980s, and that sticks in people’s minds. But, even well before that, the club has always been known for having these great nights at Old Trafford.
“The floodlights just make it. It’s just a great feeling to play under the lights. Luckily, we did that quite a few times and it’s lovely.”
Hospitality packages are available to purchase for upcoming games at Old Trafford.
