Fan spots DEAD RAT in puddle under Old Trafford seat as Man Utd’s crumbling stadium hits new low
A DEAD rat was seen at Old Trafford during Manchester United’s clash with Bodo/Glimt last night, a fan on social media has claimed.
The Red Devils hosted the Norwegian side in what was new boss Ruben Amorim‘s first home game in charge.
Club chiefs have recently received a backlash from fans after it was confirmed that ticket prices would be rising to a minimum of £66 for members, regardless of age.
And during last night’s match, a social media user claimed that a “dead animal” had appeared beneath their seat.
Man Utd have endured several instances of rain water getting through the Old Trafford roof during recent seasons.
The social media user, named Connor Lomas, last night posted a picture that appeared to be taken of beneath his seat.
It showed a soaking wet floor, with what appeared to be a dead rat lying there.
Tagging several fan accounts, Lomas posted: “#mufc will let anyone in Old Trafford for £66, including dead animals apparently. Block N3401.”
The image has been viewed more than 300,000 times on social media.
A Man Utd spokesman acknowledged the picture when SunSport went to the club for comment.
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The club stress they undergo regular pest control inspections but the stadium’s location next to a railway and canal, as well as the cold weather, can drive pests into buildings.
A mouse was also seen on the pitch during last night’s game.
Since purchasing a minority stake in the club earlier this year, Ineos chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe has begun the process of improving the Red Devils’ home.
It is currently being explored whether the club would be better off upgrading Old Trafford at significant cost, or building a new stadium from scratch.
Man Utd chiefs have polled supporters over which option they would prefer.
Of the 50,000 polled, 52 per cent claimed to be open to a new build, with 31 per cent favouring an Old Trafford redevelopment and 17 per cent unsure.
A decision over the project, which could cost up to £2billion, is expected to be made in early 2025.