 MEET THE COMMITTEE - ROBERT MUSCAT

1) Can you tell us something about yourself (your personal life, age, marital status, work/profession)? What are your favourite past‑times apart from football? What was your favourite holiday destination? What are three words that describe you?

I am 51 years old, married to Davinia, and have 11 year old triplets, named Adam, Chryssa and Eleni. I have been practising as a Notary for the last 27 years and my wife is a partner in one of Malta’s leading law firms. My favourite pasttimes are cars and holidays. I also practise car racing as a hobby. I have travelled a lot and like many destinations. My top three so far are Denmark, Scotland and Holland.

2)How did you start supporting United? What is your best memory of United? How many times have you visited Old Trafford? Who is your favourite current player and club legend? If there was one thing you could change at United, what would it be? If you were Man Utd manager and had an unlimited budget, which player would you bring to

United and why? Which team would you support if Man Utd did not exist? I started supporting Manchester United when I was 7. Up to the 1977 FA Cup Final between Liverpool and Manchester United I was heavily influenced by one of my cousins to support Inter. But after the FA Cup final in ’77 which United won 2‑1, I did not look back. I have visited Old Trafford over 60 times in the last 30 or so years and have many, many cherished memories. It is difficult to name a favourite legend and player, but certainly Cantona and Ronaldo have to be my all‑time favourites, not necessarily just because of their football skills, but also because of the vibe they have generated in the club. If there was one thing I could change, it would be the club owners. Mbappe is certainly a player which would energise the theatre of dreams. As regards other clubs, I must say I have a soft spot for Tottenham, maybe because of the great players they have had along the years, but nothing much to show for it with regards honours.

3)What attracted you to join the Supporters’ Club? What made you contest the Committee election? Describe your role in the club. Why would you recommend a United supporter to join the world’s oldest Man Utd supporters’ club?

I have been a member of the Supporters’ Club for more than 25 years. I am actually a life member. I was asked to help with the 50th Anniversary celebrations, which will forever remain etched in my memory, and the rest, as they say is history. I have carried out a number of roles, from assistant secretary to secretary, to tours coordinator, to project coordinator, to my current role of Vice President. Though I may not be able to give as much as I would like to with regards to my presence at the club, I have always given my best to the club and am very proud to be part of the journey especially in becoming owners of our own club. I strongly encourage Manchester United supporters to become members of the club because their membership continues to strengthen our supporters’ club and allows us to serve our purpose of offering the best possible experiences not only to our members, but more importantly, to the less fortunate through many initiatives along the years. I am proud to say that MUSC Malta continues to keep its social responsibility as an integral part of its core values.