The stadium was built next to the Bridgewater Canal in 1910 and, apart from an eight-year gap because of bomb damage sustained during the Second World War, it has been Man Utd's home ever since. Larry Gold, CEO of Trafford Housing Trust, added: “Mr Western, as a statutory director of the trust, has the same responsibilities and accountabilities as every other member of the board. These duties are separate and apart from any duties that Mr Western has, in his role as council leader. ”

Leader of the Council, Coun Western said: “The council has had representation on Trafford Housing Trust’s board since THT was created and I have been a member of the board since summer 2019. Because of the winter snow, we thought it was better if we travelled the day before and spend the night in Manchester, The trip to Manchester was fine. There was a tram station was just outside our hotel, which made the trip to Old Trafford easy, then walking the last half a mile to the stadium. The question is why, five years on from Grenfell, is there still cladding to be replaced? It should have been done years ago, 15pc is 15pc too much. The only consistent thing that’s happened is every date you’ve given has come and gone.” It is intended that the new development will provide significantly more affordable housing than the minimum required through planning policy.

Initially we did think we would strip the towers and leave them bare, essentially, until an alternative was available but we were advised not to do that by Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service." We have agreed with our contractor, Seddon, to continue to provide regular updates on the work schedule and these are placed on the notice board, keeping customers informed of any anticipated noisy periods. I had just returned from holiday the day before so this was something to look forward to, especially after the bomb scare debacle of the previous season when we ended up watching the match in a sparsely populated away end in a generally strange atmosphere.

The council’s strategic partnership with Trafford Housing Trust is critical to the future of Trafford and to delivering the homes we need for the future. Both ends, which look almost identical, are large two-tiered stands, which were originally built in the early 1990s and had an additional tier added at the turn of the millennium. Each is quite steep, with a large lower tier and smaller upper tier. Sir Alex Ferguson StandStand E is our premium stand offering covered or uncovered seating with wonderful views of the playing area. Members and their guests can enjoy exclusive access. I've been to Old Trafford many times over the years, the first time being in 1974. But this was my first visit for several seasons.