An amusing Checkatrade advert near Old Trafford appears with Manchester United’s stadium reportedly crumbling onto fans.
Supporters who went to the ground for Man Utd’s 3-1 defeat to Man City in the Women’s Super League on Sunday have published news photos showing the state of it.
Unfortunately, it’s claimed that part of the Old Trafford ceiling fell on two supporters, with @D16S1972 writing: “If you ever need further proof that Old Trafford is indeed Falling Down…B lock N2402 ceiling parts fell on 2 supporters at the ladies game today….absolute shit show. #GlazersOut.”
If you ever need further proof that Old Trafford is indeed Falling Down…Block N2402 ceiling parts fell on 2 supporters at the ladies game today….absolute shit show.#GlazersOut pic.twitter.com/kzY6KxV9Sc
— Problemchild (@D16S1972) November 19, 2023
A fan emailed the club about it, with the club responding: “Manchester United takes the safety of our supporters extremely seriously.
“Working in partnership with key stakeholders including Greater Manchester Police, we constantly review our safety and security procedures to help ensure the safety of all supporters, visitors and staff at Old Trafford.
“We will ask our maintenance team to check the area in the photos and if you do have further information about specific areas please let us know.
“In the meantime we can assure you Old Trafford is structurally sound and carries all the necessary safety certificates.
“We look forward to welcoming you to Old Trafford.”
@D16S1972 proceeds to reply to a tweet with a photo, saying: “That happened in the N2401/2402 stairwell leading to the concourse bar. Enough staff there when they were informed for them to absolutely know. Trust me…. they knew about it….”
Trust me….they knew about it…. pic.twitter.com/FXYhlBoh5r
— Problemchild (@D16S1972) November 21, 2023
Amid news the ground is crumbling, Mike Minay uploaded a photo, coming across this Checkatrade advert near Old Trafford.
The advert says:
“Leaky roof ✔️
Leaky defence ❌
There are some things that even Checkatrade can’t fix.”
There has also been a leak in the roof of the stadium, with more media coming out showing just how much Old Trafford needs repairs.
Incoming minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is expected to put £250m into the club so that they can improve the infrastructure of Old Trafford.
The roof has been leaking for years, leading to taunts from away fans who burst into chant mocking the stadium for falling down.
Mike Keegan of the Daily Mail recently shared his experience visiting it, saying there had been ‘trolleys filled with rubbish stand on a car park next to a giant red skip’, a leaky roof, white paint has withered from the cantilevers to expose metal and rust beneath, decay everywhere, a light fitting with exposed wiring hangs from a wall, so it’s no wonder the FA decided not to include it in the Euro 2028 bid.
His report goes on to add that a spokesperson said that the club ‘invests millions a year in maintenance and improvements to Old Trafford to ensure high-quality experiences for everyone who uses the stadium’.
Adding: ‘Maintaining one of the world’s most historic stadiums is a never-ending process and one we are committed to continuing,’ and claim the hygiene report was ‘not representative of the high standards upheld by our staff’.
Twitter users reacted as amusing Checkatrade advert near Old Trafford appears with the stadium crumbling onto fans…
@TomYoungSJ; A masterclass in advertising by Checkatrade 👏👏👏
@thatcitylad: Even corporates are taking a dig 😭
@edwardburnettt: This is insane marketing 🥂
@bethanydids_HBW: This made me chuckle more than it should have 🤣🤣
@gkmcfc: Savage @Checkatrade 😂
@stb01986: Top level berting 😂😂😂😂😂😂
@RibombeeTeacher: Even Check-A-Trade knows Manchester is Blue … Love it.
@DesireMUFC: We really are a constant meme these days! Everyone laughing at us.
@rich_63: Everyone knows! 🩵
@Herbs1996: We’ve hit rock bottom as a club
@CongletonBlues: New advert near Old Trafford 😂😂 @Checkatrade I take my hat off to you
@stephenmcaleer: Cheeky. 😂
@MufcAlfie: Being violated by checkatrade long day
@real1314: Elite level trolling
@hak_182: Actual laughing stock
@ilikerhyslewis: Check a trade bantering us is new levels of low
It was a wet one at Old Trafford today. The Glazers need to invest in fixing the roof of the stadium. 🌧 pic.twitter.com/5b2Ia6QUvo
— Kyle Hall (@KyleHall1996) September 30, 2023
Look at the roof in the background! Just been pointed out to me 😂😂 https://t.co/ueIkc2vPSn
— Gary Neville (@GNev2) October 30, 2023
Old Trafford roof leaking, AGAIN… Absolutely EMBARRASSING! Breaks my heart.
😔😡🤬😖 pic.twitter.com/eJr8Bnhavj— Faz (@planetfaz) August 18, 2023
Spare a thought for the person sat in this seat at Old Trafford tonight 😂🌧 pic.twitter.com/057xbupHyv
— Soccer AM (@SoccerAM) April 24, 2019
Dear @adidas @adidasfootball @adidasUK @adidasUS @adidasFballUS
I’ve got a question for you are you happy with the glazers lack of investment into old Trafford
Our roof leaks when it rains and the glazers don’t care about the club as sponsors I would not be happy #GlazersOut pic.twitter.com/ZGa4h8MVtW— Glazers out (@Glazerspissoff) November 20, 2022
Old Trafford flooded with piss…watch till the end 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/tLDx7ouLwu
— POCHELIBAN😇🇬🇧 (@koftownboy) March 13, 2023
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