Manchester united is the owner as well as operator of this staida. While match tickets can be quite expensive, booking online in advance will help ensure the best price. Visit old trafford man utd museum, stadium tour, red. Old trafford became the first stadium to erect perimeter fencing in the 1970s to combat crowd disturbances. The museum is very well done, and the stadium tour gives great access to the player dressing rooms, stadium, press room, player tunnel and team dugouts.
Find all the transport options for your trip from london paddington station to old trafford right here. As we prepare to mark the 110th anniversary of the opening of old trafford, we start a look at its history. Thereafter, we began to expand capacity throughout the stadium, bringing capacity to approximately 58,000 by 1996, approximately 68,000 by 2000, and approximately 76,000 in 2006. The phrase coined by sir bobby charlton in john rileys book simply entitled soccer 26. Tired, worn old trafford a symbol of manchester uniteds faded. Old trafford could be about to get much bigger getty manchester united are reportedly looking to increase the capacity of old trafford to make it. It is the capital of football and it is the heart of football, in recognition of its status as the worlds bestknown football stadium. Constructed in 1920 with a capacity of almost 80,000, the stadium holds the title of second largest soccer stadium in england.
Located at the emirates old trafford cricket ground, home of lancashire county cricket club, this modern hotel. Bank street in clayton was home to the players of newton heath later manchester united from 1878 to 1910. Manchester united has a rich and unique history that begins at old trafford stadium. Old trafford manchester united manchester the stadium guide. Was a great look at behind the scenes at old trafford. It opened in 1857 as the home of manchester cricket club and has been the home of lancashire county cricket club since 1864. Stadium was once a jewel but now it needs an urgent upgrade as tottenham and others lead the way. The exhibition highlighted the history of the stadium and features memorabilia from its past. With a capacity of 74,994, it is the largest club football stadium and second largest overall after wembley stadium in the united kingdom, and the eleventhlargest in europe. How to book a tour of manchester uniteds old trafford. The ambitious plans envisioned a 100,000 capacity stadium. Old trafford is located at sir matt busby way, old trafford, greater manchester. Originally founded as newton heath in 1878, the club initially.
Old trafford is located to the southwest of the city centre in the suburb of old trafford. There are a number of buses that drop off at the stadium. Old traffords east stand isnt just about the seats. What are some of the mind blowing facts about old trafford. Home of the iconic manchester united football team, the stadium has been the site of many famous moments in the history of the sport. Experience old trafford like never before by visiting our awardwinning museum, take the famed stadium tour and view our trophy cabinet, plus much more. Manchester united are seriously considering expanding the old trafford capacity to a staggering 88,000. Old trafford, manchester, england old trafford photos. What is the size of the old trafford field answers. Below you will find your perfect guide for going to england to watch manchester united at old trafford. The following season manchester city moved to the city of manchester stadium in east manchester, a mile from the city centre and near ardwick where the. Theres a matchdayonly service to a stadium station from major manchester train stations. Old trafford is exactly what the name suggests old.
Wembley hosted the fa cup final annually, the first in 1923, the league cup final annually, five european cup finals, the 1966 world cup final, and the final of euro 96. Travel guide for manchester united and old trafford nickes event. As newton heath teetered on the verge of bankruptcy in 1902 it took jh davies along with three other men to save the club from extinction. Old trafford is the biggest club stadium in britain and has been sold out.
Recognising footballs exponential growth in the 1900s and the need to safely house vast numbers of supporters, dav. After the completion of its construction, it was opened on 19 th of feb 1910. From 20 onwards it has been known as emirates old trafford due to a sponsorship deal with the emirates airline. Old trafford stadium is the worldfamous home of manchester united, and theres plenty to do when you visit. Our old trafford stadium, commonly known as the theatre of dreams, was originally opened on february 19, 1910 with a capacity of approximately 80,000. No trip to the uk is ever complete without heading to manchester and visiting your football heroes at the old trafford stadium. Though old trafford was reopened, albeit without cover, in 1949, uniteds first game back at old trafford was played on 24 august 1949, as 41,748 spectators witnessed a. How to book a tour of manchester uniteds old trafford stadium and what you can expect from the day. Manchester united looking at old trafford expansion plans. For details head to the transport for greater manchester journey planner here.
Stand fanzine that there are no plans to expand the 76,000 capacity. Manchester united putting history ahead of expansion at old trafford. Prebooking of tours is not required, but highly recommended as limited places are available and tours particularly sell. Visit old trafford on your trip to trafford or united kingdom. The best views can probably be found in the south stand, but the best stand to sit in for atmosphere purposes is the west stand, home of uniteds more hardcore fans. In those years, the capacity of the stadium fluctuated around 60,000. With a capacity of 74,994, it is the largest club football stadium in the united. The stadium would be built along with the cheshire lines committee along its light rail line. A brewer by trade, the chairman found a spare plot of land in old trafford and, bolstered by the clubs success, appointed famed football stand architect archibald leitch to construct a 100,000 capacity stadium on the site. Recently went to watch a match at old trafford and absolutely loved the stadium, it was so historic and looked really good. There was ample time for photographs and taking in the history.
Manchester united books, london 2001, isbn 0233999647. Here you will find its history, audience capacity with records and other uses. Old trafford is a large stadium with stands on all four sides and additional seating areas in the corners of the ground. Anfield is a football stadium in anfield, liverpool, merseyside, england, which has a seating capacity of 54,074, making it the seventh largest football stadium in england. Let me start this with a small description of the place followed by some facts. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. With a capacity of 74,879, it is the largest club football stadium and second largest football stadium overall after wembley stadium in the united kingdom, and the eleventhlargest in europe. Sir matt busby way, old trafford, manchester, m16 0ra generally speaking town areas are. To get a sense of the history of old trafford and a look behind the scenes at otherwise offlimit areas, like the. Also, good insight into the mu experience for disabled fans. This led to further expansion in 19956 with the construction of the giant threetiered north stand, holding 26,000 and bringing capacity to nearly 56,000. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Manchester united officials are looking at ways to expand the capacity of old trafford to 88,000 the proposed increase of more than 12,000 seats from the present capacity of 75,643 would be.
If you are a real football fanatic, here is an enticing deal for you all. Old trafford is a cricket ground in old trafford, greater manchester, england. It became one of most prolific football teams in the world. Theres no tram stop at the stadium yet, but theres a few. Old trafford it is the most remarkable arena i have ever seen. It has a capacity of 75,635 people and is the largest club stadium of any football team in the entire world. The conversion of the stadium to an allseater reduced capacity to approximately 44,000 by 1992, the lowest in its history. Rome2rio makes travelling from london paddington station to old trafford easy. Old trafford is a football stadium in old trafford, greater manchester, england.
Hotel football, old trafford, a tribute portfolio hotel is located opposite old trafford football stadium and close to media city and manchester city center. It took quite some time, effort and money to reopen the ground, which eventually took place in 1949. Manchester united fans arrive at old trafford for the. Old trafford is a football stadium in old trafford, greater manchester, england, and the home of manchester united. At the turn of the century, the club played its matches on horrible pitches where the consistency of the north road grounds ranged from marsh to gravel. If you believe that you have lost an item in or around the old trafford stadium please contact lost property via email. Tired, worn old trafford a symbol of manchester uniteds. Travel guide for manchester united and old trafford stadium. Nicknamed the theatre of dreams, old trafford has been uniteds home ground since 1910. During the 109year history of manchester uniteds home, billy. The largest club stadium in the united kingdom, old trafford is home to manchester united and has been since its completion in 1910. London paddington station to old trafford 7 ways to. Old trafford officially opened on 19 february 1910 with a match between manchester and liverpool 34.
The increase by more than 12,000 would be likely to. Great british buildings old trafford stadium home of. At the manchester united museum and old trafford tour, you can relive the clubs highs and lows. A crowd of 76,962 is recorded at old trafford for the fa cup semifinal between wolves and grimsby town. The stadium is called old trafford since it is built in an area called old trafford.
Old trafford guide manchester united fc football tripper. Old trafford stadium history 1910 to 1930 manchester united. As a football ground it is unrivalled in the world. Youll see the major trophies and famous players who had great influence at the. Old trafford is a football stadium in greater manchester that is home to the team of manchester united. Old trafford stadium history, capacity, records and other. With a capacity of 75,643,1 it is the largest club football stadium in the united kingdom, the secondlargest football stadium, and the eleventhlargest in europe. With a capacity of 74,879, it is the largest club football stadium and second. The official illustrated history of manchester united. By manchester citys last season at maine road in 200203, it was an allseater stadium with a capacity of 35,150 and of haphazard design with stands of varying heights due to the ground being renovated several times over its 80year history. The following is a list of notable sports stadiums, ordered by their capacity, which refers to the maximum number of spectators they can normally accommodate.
The 10 best hotels near old trafford stadium in manchester. Sir matt busby way, old trafford, manchester, m16 0ra phone. Old trafford was one of the playing venues of the 1966 world cup, during which it hosted three group matches. The capacity of this stadium is one of the biggest i have been to in the uk and the atmosphere is really good. Well, this place must be in bucket listto do list of lot of folks over here. Old trafford history of construction and improvement. The old trafford design master plan of the 1960s was now complete and the stadium was a perfect bowl, but with united more popular than ever the reduced 44,000 capacity was just too small. Old trafford old trafford tickets football fans from across the world are well familiar with old trafford in manchester, england, as it has become a park of legends.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading old trafford. The figure remains the highestever attendance at the stadium. With a capacity of 75,635, it is the largest club stadium of any football team in the united kingdom, the thirdlargest stadium and the secondlargest football stadium in the united kingdom, and the eleventhlargest in europe. Man united looking to give old trafford 88,000 capacity. Manchester united books, london 2001, isbn 0 233999647. Tired, worn old trafford a symbol of manchester uniteds faded grandeur manchester united fans arrive at old trafford for the carabao cup thirdround match against rochdale in.
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