Manchester United believe they have become the first sports club in the country to have a full-time counter-terrorism manager.
The appointment was revealed at a recent fans' forum, and Press Association Sport reported that the role would be filled by a former inspector from the specialist search unit at Greater Manchester Police.
The development comes at a time when security at Old Trafford is under increased scrutiny.
United saw the final match of the 2015-16 season against Bournemouth called off after what turned out to be a fake bomb, left behind following a training exercise, was found in a toilet.