The Stretford End, also known as the West Stand, at Old Trafford, the stadium of Manchester United Football Club, takes its name from nearby Stretford. The stand is divided into two tiers and, in common with the rest of the stadium, has a cantilever roof.

Why is Stretford End famous?

The Stretford End, also known as the West Stand, is the stand located on the west side of Old Trafford. The stand is famous for fans singing many famous United chants and and putting up famous banners which have become a part of the history of the club over the years. ...

Which end is the Stretford End at Old Trafford?

Stand Photos

Old Trafford is comprised of the following four sections: The Sir Alex Ferguson Stand (North), the East Stand, the South Stand and the Stretford End (West).

Why is it called Old Trafford?

Old Trafford was a crossing point over the River Irwell in ancient times. The name Old Trafford possibly derives from the time when there were two Trafford Halls, Old Trafford Hall and New Trafford Hall. ... The name of the area around Old Trafford Hall may subsequently have become shortened to Old Trafford.

When was the Stretford End rebuilt?

This version of the Stretford End was rebuilt in the early 90s with a second tier added in 2000. Denis Law and Eric Cantona are the only two players to reach the status of “King of the Stretford End”.

Manchester United - A short history of the Stretford End

What is the Stretford End named after?

The Stretford End, also known as the West Stand, at Old Trafford, the stadium of Manchester United Football Club, takes its name from nearby Stretford. The stand is divided into two tiers and, in common with the rest of the stadium, has a cantilever roof.

Where is the J stand at Old Trafford?

But work is now underway to install the rail, or barrier seats, in the old J Stand section of Old Trafford, located in the lower north-east section of the stadium.

Why is Man Utd pitch raised?

The dugout is in the centre of the Sir Bobby Charlton Stand, raised above pitch level to give the manager and his coaches an elevated view of the game. Each team's dugout flanks the old players' tunnel, which was used until 1993.

What is the oldest stadium in the world?

The oldest known stadium is the Stadium at Olympia in Greece, where the ancient Olympic Games were held from 776 BC.

How big is the Stretford End?

The capacity of this stand is just over 9,400. The West Stand - Formerly known as The Stretford End and host to the most loyal Manchester United fans, the West Stand is a double tiered structure that can play host to just over 14,000 fans. The East Stand - This stand has two tiers and hosts around 13,300 people.

How tall is the Stretford End?

Turnstile(s) (Stretford End Upper Tier)

There is step-free access to the turnstile(s) surveyed. The turnstile(s) opening width is 45cm. There is a/are fixed ticket reader(s) at the turnstile(s) surveyed. The height of the ticket reader(s) is/are 135cm.

What section is the Stretford End?

Stretford End - Middle Tier Family Section.

Where do away fans sit at Old Trafford?

Away fans visiting Old Trafford are located in the adjoining section of the South and East stands, with a typical allocation of around 3,000.

What league is Stretford Paddock in?

Stretford Paddock FC First Team are a Grassroots football team. The team is from England, United Kingdom and play in the Lancashire And Cheshire AFL Premier.

When did Old Trafford become all seater?

After a series of additions during the 1960s, 1970s and early 1980s, capacity at Old Trafford reached 56,385 in 1985. The conversion of the stadium to an all-seater reduced capacity to approximately 44,000 by 1992, the lowest in its history.

What is the most famous stadium in the world?

• The Allianz Arena, Germany.
• Old Trafford, United Kingdom. ...
• Camp Nou, Spain. ...
• Azteca – Mexico. ...
• Santiago Bernabeu, Spain. ...
• Anfield Road, United Kingdom. ...
• San Siro, Italy. ...
• The Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro. ...

What is older Fenway or Wrigley?

Wrigley Field

Wrigley opened in 1914, making it the second-oldest active MLB ballpark behind Fenway.

Is the grass at Old Trafford real?

It is made up of a mixture of natural grass and artificial fibres but it passes the FA's rules regarding such a thing because of the amount of artificial grass fibres in play on any given pitch. The fibres are injected into the turf twenty centimetres deep and only cover about 3% of the entire surface of the pitch.

Why do they water the pitch at half time?

The amount of water on the surface of a pitch can change the way a team plays their football and so managers and groundskeepers can use this to their advantage. ... Conversely, a dry and bumpy pitch will slow the ball down and cause players to struggle to get a good passing game going.

Is Man United's pitch artificial?

We are proud to have installed numerous pitches for Manchester United at their training grounds. 2001: We worked with the club in 2001 to design a 'caged' outdoor artificial pitch at their Carrington Training Ground. ... We also installed an indoor pitch at Manchester United's The Cliff Training Ground in Salford.

What is barrier seating?

Barrier is the water, dirt and mud resistant seating solution that can be applied to a range of Phoenix seating collections. Offering a protective layer against from water, mud or other liquids, Barrier is a durable, water resistant PVC material that is added to the upholstery of your seat.

What is rail seating in stadiums?

Rail seats

Each metal seat is incorporated within a robust metal frame that forms a waist-high rail for the spectators in the row behind. These seat frames are installed on a permanent basis with the same spacing as standard seats.

Will Old Trafford be expanded?

Old Trafford has not been expanded in 15 years and the stadium is 'rotting', according to former Man United captain Gary Neville. Manchester United insist they are 'open' to expanding Old Trafford but have clarified there are currently no plans to do so.