United has established the Joe Thompson Award, which will be presented annually within the Academy to an individual who exemplifies the values that he represented.
He departed from the Reds as a teenager to join Rochdale, where he became a legendary figure at his hometown club.
Tickets for the upcoming friendly match can be purchased through Dale’s official website.
From now on, all future matches between the clubs will feature a special trophy, with the inaugural contest taking place during the National League Cup match, tentatively scheduled for 21 October.
