Manchester United Hit With Another Mouse Problem After Disappointing Season
- Manchester United's Old Trafford food hygiene rating has been downgraded after mouse droppings were found in several areas
- The venue was hit with a one-star rating in 2023, and there was an instance where guests were served raw chicken
- The club announced plans to build a 100,000-seater stadium, but it will take years for such a project to be completed
Old Trafford, home to Manchester United, was given a two-star food hygiene rating following the discovery of mouse droppings in multiple hospitality areas. This comes after the club had their worst Premier League season.
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What is happening to Old Trafford?
According to The Athletic, Old Trafford has received another hygiene downgrade after mouse droppings were found in hospitality areas.
The report adds that an inspection report from the Trafford Council, which was completed on April 16, said the club has worked hard to control the mice infestation, but several areas had mouse droppings. The good news is that the kitchen was clean.
Still, the stadium's general cleanliness was not good according to the report. Things like hot water or soap were not available.
The club has been urged to maintain efforts in eliminating the problem. A club spokesperson confirmed that they are actively tackling the mouse infestation.
“Manchester United implements a robust pest-control system throughout Old Trafford. Multiple weekly checks are made in all catering areas and stringent measures are taken to ensure levels of hygiene and cleanliness are high wherever food is stored, prepared and served."
In December 2024, their rating went down, and a year before that, they got a one-star rating. In December 2023, guests were served raw chicken a month after they got a five-star rating.
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Given that Man United earns significant revenue from hosting events and offering hospitality, maintaining high hygiene standards in the stadium will be a key focus for the club.
Will Man United build another stadium?
In March, the club unveiled plans to build a 100,000-seater stadium expected to cost £2 billion. Once completed, Old Trafford will likely be demolished, per BBC Sport.
Man United co-owner said it would be the greatest stadium and would likely take five years to complete.
The state of their existing home has been a subject of ridicule. It has been their home since 1910 there have been calls to replace or renovate it.
If built, it will feature three masts, described as "the trident", which will be 200m high and could be seen from 25 miles (50.2km) away.
The club recently had their worst Premier League season. It has been 12 seasons since their last league title and 17 since their last Champions League crown.
Why did Amorim tell Garnacho to leave Man United?
Earlier, TUKO.co.ke reported that Alejandro Garnacho was told to find a new club by his coach, Ruben Amorim.
Garnacho was angry that he couldn't start the Europa League final and appeared to criticise the Portuguese.
The winger has been linked with a move to Italy, and it remains to be seen where he will land.
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