1,000 commemorative items are released to mark Ratcliffe's 25% stake in Man Utd

Manchester United fans have been given a novel way to celebrate Sir Jim Ratcliffe's investment in the club being approved – the world's first quarter-and-three-quarter scarf.

Riffing on the infamous half-and-half tourist scarves, these commemorative items are one quarter traditional United red and black, to welcome Ratcliffe and his INEOS team to Old Trafford, and three quarters green and gold – to represent the ongoing protest against the Glazers.

The scarves - designed by Paddy Power - will be given away outside Old Trafford ahead of United's first home game in the new era, against Fulham on Saturday February 24.

There will be 1,000 limited edition scarves given away outside the United ground and a further 100 scarves given away on Twitter (X) later today - ensuring those who can't make the journey to the game are included in the fun.

United will be looking to extend their winning run against Luton Town on Sunday afternoon, having registered wins against Aston Villa, West Ham and Wolves in their recent games.

The Red Devils will then take on Fulham - who are sitting 12th in the table, six placed behind them - on February 24, the day Paddy Power will be handing out the limited edition scarves.

Speaking about the scarves, a spokesman Paddy Power said: 'The way Manchester United fans are going, Sir Jim Ratcliffe could be their biggest ever signing.

'It's just a shame that he's a 71-year-old Chelsea season ticket holder, and not a decent centre back.

'Half-and-half scarves always struck me as meaningless, but this quarter-and-three-quarter scarf celebrates a potentially iconic moment in United's history.

'Iconic in that either it will mark the fallen giant's resurgence… or will just kick-start an entire new era of banter. I know