Old
Trafford's indomitability began to wither away almost as soon as Sir Alex Ferguson left the building.
Three wins in nine Old
Trafford games this season has prompted midfielder Juan Mata to demand the Reds must make Old
Trafford a fortress again.
Despite Manchester United's pre-season being more stop-start than most fans would have hoped for, the Red Devils got their Premier League campaign off to a wining start on Friday evening, beating Leicester 2-1 at Old
Trafford thanks to goals from Paul Pogba and Luke Shaw.
That win moved the Seagulls up to seventh place and two within four points of
Trafford with two games in hand on them in the race for a top six play-off finish.
And the gulf in noise between the fans led the Portuguese boss to say: "He [Alexis Sanchez] played only three (matches since joining from Arsenal) and the first at Old
Trafford, and I think Old
Trafford, in spite of being a quiet stadium, the pitch is big, the grass is nice and obviously the players feel very comfortable playing here."
SOUTH SHIELDS 2
TRAFFORD 2 SOUTH Shields dropped points for the first time at home this season as
Trafford fought back from 2-0 down to secure a point at Mariners Park.
ST HELENS' bid for a place in the Betfred Super League Grand Final at Old
Trafford ended in agonising defeat on Thursday night.
WHITLEY Braves lost 6-3 to
Trafford Tornados in English Under-18 North Division One.
I NORMALLY agree with much that is written by your correspondent, Dr Bernard
Trafford, headmaster of the Newcastle Royal Grammar School.
Johannesburg, Oct 19 ( ANI ): English Premier League champions Manchester United are looking into the possibility of introducing a standing area for spectators at Old
Trafford.
The Govan-born football great scored a double - unveiling a street sign bearing his own name and being given the freedom of the borough of
Trafford.
Former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has had a road named after him in honour of his achievements at the Old
Trafford club.