Sign up to the MySalford newsletter and don't miss a thing happening in and around the city Premier League star Phil Bardsley says his "heart is broken" after the death of his grandad Allan Bardsley who he credits with starting his footballing career at Manchester United.
Burnley star Phil confirmed that Allan, 82, had died on Easter Saturday hailing him the "king of the Bardsley family". A well known face in Salford, Allan had championed and supported the young Phil as he worked towards and fulfilled his dream of playing professionally for Manchester United, and on throughout his Premier League career.
The much-loved dad, grandad and great-grandad will be known to thousands across Salford thanks to his years running the barber shop on
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