Why Only Fools and Horses car was at Hatton's funeral

Ricky Hatton loved Only Fools and Horses so much he bought the car from the show

Thousands of people lined the streets of Manchester to pay tribute to boxer Ricky Hatton, with a very recognisable car leading the funeral procession.

The yellow Reliant Regal on a flatbed truck, used on the sitcom Only Fools and Horses, led the procession of funeral cars as it made its way from Hyde to Manchester Cathedral.

The boxer had long been a huge fan of the show, buying the original van, which is adorned with Trotters Independent Traders decals, for nearly £4,000 to drive himself.

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He also owned other memorabilia from the show and was among fans who lined up to meet David Jason, who played Del Boy, in 2020.

The car on a flatbed truck led the funeral cars in the procession through Manchester

His love of the show was well known among his fans and community, with people leaving memorabilia from the show, alongside Guinness cans and Manchester City shirts - Hatton's beloved football club.