Watch moment worker DRILLS Old Trafford seat together minutes before Man Utd kick-off against Fulham
MANCHESTER UNITED fans have been left stunned after a video surfaced of a man DRILLING a seat back in place minutes before kick-off at Old Trafford.
The video was recorded ahead of the Red Devils’ clash against Fulham last Friday.
InstagramA man was seen drilling a seat at Old Trafford minutes before kick off of Man Utd vs Fulham[/caption]
InstagramA Man Utd statement said seat repair on matchdays was not uncommon[/caption]
Erik ten Hag‘s side won 1-0 thanks to a late debut goal from Joshua Zirkzee in front of the Stretford End.
And before kick-off, one fan needed their own late changes after realising their seat was broken.
A 13 second video published on social media showed how a man was seen drilling the broken seat back into place.
Reacting to the video, one social media user said: “The Theatre of Drills.”
A second said: “That’s why we need a new stadium.”
A third added: “That’s embarrassing.”
Another said: “Who brings a drill to a football match?”
In a statement to SunSport, Man Utd said the person seen drilling in the video was a club worker and that is was not unusual for a small number of seats to require repairs on matchday.
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The seating situation comes after scores of seats were seen filling skips outside of ground as work saw grotty old seats stripped out of the stadium.
Old Trafford has grown into a state of disrepair in recent years, with fans and pundits alike slamming the condition of England‘s largest club ground.
Recent years have highlighted the magnitude of the task needed to bring it up to standard.
The ground has been seen to have patchy paintwork, food hygiene issues and most prominently a leaky roof.
New minority shareholders Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos took the task of figuring out what was best for Man Utd’s future with regards to the fabled stadium.
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DEBUTANT Joshua Zirkzee was the hero for Manchester United in an evening where their new guns showed what they are all about.
The Dutchman had to remain patient for his opportunity but he took it brilliantly once he came on the pitch.
Zirkzee came on for Mason Mount on the hour mark and had been quiet up until his pivotal moment.
Ten Hag will take positives from the display and it was his astute sub which led to the winner as his side got their season off to a flyer.
Here is how SunSport’s Phil Thomas rated the Red Devils display…
Andre Onana – 6
Made an outstanding early tip over from Kenny Tete and was rarely seriously troubled beyond that.
Noussair Mazraoui – 7
A pretty impressive debut from the Moroccan. Looks assured on the ball, gets forward in support and can put a foot in.
Harry Maguire – 7
Dominant and commanding in defence, but embarrassingly booked for diving at the other end. Really Harry, even you?
Lisandro Martinez – 6
Skinned by Adama Traore early. Showed all his defensive guile in how he handled him after that, and got back superbly to deny a breakaway goal.
Diogo Dalot – 6
Had his hands full dealing with Traore’s pace, but knocked in a couple of wicked curling crosses at the other end.
Casemiro – 7
Headed over then shot over, but two great passes put Fernandes clean through. Often looked United’s most likely source of a goal.
Kobbie Mainoo – 8
So crisp, so tidy, so rarely wastes a pass. Another near-flawless, if not exactly flair-packed, display from the youngster. Fizzed a shot just wide, too.
Mason Mount – 5
So desperate to do well, which earned him an early booking. Only Leno’s legs denied him the goal his effort deserved.
Amad Diallo – 5
Made one marvellous mazy run into the box, although the tumble to ground that followed wasn’t so impressive.
Marcus Rashford – 6
Still nowhere near the star of two years ago, but another step in the right direction at least. Some way to get yet, though.
Bruno Fernandes – 7
Fluffed two great chances, driving at keeper Leno’s legs twice when Casemiro put him through, but sprayed passes around and started the move for the winner.
Subs
Alejandro Garnacho (for Diallo, 60mins) – 6
Put a spark in United when he came off the bench and teed up the winner.
Joshua Zirkzee (for Mount, 60 mins) – 7
The debut he dreamed of. Barely had a touch, but then fed the ball wide and stuck out his left foot to jab the winner.
Matthijs de Ligt – (for Mazraoui, 81 mins) – 5
Was only on for the last ten minutes and looked solid although he did not have too much to do
Jonny Evans (for Maguire, 81 mins) – 5
Scott McTominay (for Mainoo, 84 mins) – 5
Plans to demolish the ground completely or perform major renovation work were both considered.
But it was announced earlier this month that they were planning to build a whole new 100,000-capacity stadium on the land adjacent to the current ground.
The club said it planned on having the stadium ready by 2030, while they would also downsize Old Trafford to a 30,000 seater ground to then be used for both the women’s team and academy matches.
Lord PingPlans to build a new 100,000 seater stadium next to the current Old Trafford have been revealed[/caption]
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