OLD TRAFFORD is allegedly facing a MOUSE infestation after rodent droppings were found in food stalls and luxury suites.
This disturbing discovery was made during a hygiene inspection at Manchester United’s renowned venue.
The Mail has reported that droppings were discovered in a food kiosk located on the concourse.
Furthermore, more droppings were detected during inspections of a corporate suite on the ground floor.
Previously, United held a four-star hygiene rating but has now dropped to a disappointing TWO stars.
This rodent problem is believed to stem from Old Trafford’s positioning between a railway line and a canal.
Just last month, visitors sighted a dead rat in a puddle underneath one of the seats.
Management has been directed to make substantial improvements to raise their hygiene rating.
They are working in collaboration with pest control services to tackle this issue.
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Pest controllers are reportedly visiting up to five times a week as United aims for a full five-star rating like other clubs in the Premier League.
This troubling news comes just a year after the Red Devils received a ONE-star hygiene rating from inspectors.
SunSport previously reported that attendees were allegedly served undercooked chicken at an event at Old Trafford, resulting in illness.
United had just achieved their latest four-star rating in November.
The rodent situation is a significant setback in their pursuit to regain their status as the league’s top club.
Supporters have consistently voiced that the Theatre of Dreams is in dire need of renovation, recently observing that water was leaking during a press conference with manager Ruben Amorim.
This comes after reports of water cascading from a broken roof during recent matches.
Ratcliffe is now planning to build a new £2 billion mega stadium while revitalizing the surrounding area.
There are proposals for Old Trafford to potentially be demolished as part of this process.
The background issues mirror the current on-field performance, as United has endured four defeats in their last six matches, including a 3-0 loss at home to Bournemouth on Sunday.
The Red Devils are presently in 13th place, having achieved only six wins in 17 matches this season.
Looking ahead, they are facing a tough holiday schedule with successive matches against Newcastle, Liverpool, and Arsenal.
Insights on the ‘new’ Old Trafford
MANCHESTER UNITED is weighing the option of building a new stadium instead of renovating Old Trafford.
This decision comes after thorough evaluations of other stadiums, including Bernabeu and Nou Camp.
The projected cost for this ambitious initiative is approximately £2 billion.
A new capacity of 100,000 seats is expected.
It is believed that a club of United’s stature deserves a modern, state-of-the-art venue.
The proposed stadium will be situated on land near their existing location.
United also intends to revitalize the Trafford area around the new site.
Initially, there were plans to preserve Old Trafford and utilize it as a smaller secondary location.
However, complete demolition is now looking increasingly likely.
The club consulted around 30,000 fans regarding their preferences, with both staying and moving receiving nearly equal support.
Foster + Partners has been engaged as the architectural firm to create a “masterplan.” This company was responsible for designing Wembley Stadium.
Old Trafford has been the home of United since 1910.
The completion target for the new stadium is set at 2030.