Bernard, who has played once for United’s first team, during the Europa League tie away to Astana in Kazakhstan, missed Salford’s victory at Wembley in the Papa John’s final, held over from the previous season, and the chance to celebrate success at the famous stadium, as he was ineligible after appearing for our Under-23s in the 2019/20 competition.
However, if the Ammies can reach the play-off final, it would give him a chance to emulate Axel Tuanzebe, who was a key part of the Aston Villa team that defeated Derby County in the end-of-season promotion system back in 2019. Tuanzebe has always been someone to look up to for the fellow Academy-raised defender.
