### Clue: Following Reds' second half drop-off, can United get a point? (7)
### Answer: RETINUE 
 ### Explanation: Definition: Following
 "Reds" **minus ****its last 2 letters**(…' second half drop-off) + TIN(a can for containing food, say) + U(abbrev. for "United") **plus**(get) E(abbrev. for "east";a compass point).  A footballing surface from a setter who's a Manchester City fan.
Defn: and Answer: The group of aides following and attending to an important person, like a royal or a bride, or a god.