Review by Southampton fan Eddie

Why did you choose to go to this game and why were you looking forward to it?

It was my first ever away day and I wanted to do a big one. Old Trafford is one of the most well known stadiums in the world so we thought it would be perfect.

How did you travel to the game and how easy was it?

We went on the supporters coach and it was very easy. In the morning, it was on the coach at 6:15 am and then arrived at a perfect time for the match.

Where did you eat on your away day and was it good value??

Ate a pie at the stadium which was quite nice and there was a wide selection of pies. Good price for a pint.

What did you think of the away end and your view of the game?

Fantastic view of the pitch and stadium. When we first saw the Stretford End and Sir Alex Stand, we were amazed by the size of them and how impressive it was, especially compared to St Mary’s.

What was the atmosphere like during the match?

The atmosphere in the away end was fantastic but the home fans were very disappointing. It is hard to comprehend how 75,000 fans of one of the largest teams in the world, could be so quiet. The atmosphere probably was good in the away end as we did not lose as well.

How friendly were the home fans out of 10?

Did not interact with the Manchester United fans too much. After the game, a couple of fans from the top of the East Stand wanted some banter.

How easy did you find it to get away from the stadium after the game?

We waited a bit for the area to clear, then it was just out of the ground, to the east car park to the coaches. Very easy.

How much did you spend in total on this away day? Was it good value for money?

Because we bought coach travel, it was quite expensive with tickets for an under-16 and adult with travel coming to £109 without food but We had a great time so it was value for money in my opinion.

Would you recommend this away day to other fans?

Definitely, it is great to go to see one of the largest and most recognisable stadiums in the world and great to see the saints do well.

Is there anything else you’d like to tell us about your away day?

A few extra points are the fact that there are many tourists and home fans in the away end and also, the speakers near the away end are terrible so it is very hard to hear announcements. A final point is that for us, there was a lack of pre-match build up in the stadium.

Review by Reading fan Abhay

Why did you choose to go to this game and why were you looking forward to it?

We chose to go to this game as it was a big cup match, and before the cup tie we wanted Manchester United away. On top of that , Old Trafford is a must visit stadium for football fans.

How did you travel to the game and how easy was it?

We travelled by car and avoided traffic as we left early in the morning.

If you drove, was it easy to find car parking and make your way to the stadium?

We stayed at a hotel at the Trafford Centre, and there was tram service which led directly to the stadium, which was a 5 minute walk from the hotel. The Tram ride was a short 15 minutes to the ground, however when leaving the stadium the tram is incredibly cramped.

What did you think of the away end and your view of the game?

Perfect view, unobstructed, so it was great overall.

What was the atmosphere like during the match?

I am not saying us Reading fans were loud, but you could not hear United fans for most of the game. Most of them were leaving 70 minutes into the game.

How friendly were the home fans out of 10?

7/10

How easy did you find it to get away from the stadium after the game?

It was short tram ride back to the hotel, however it was incredibly cramped .

How much did you spend in total on this away day? Was it good value for money?

Around 200 pounds. This includes petrol, food, hotel, tram tickets and tickets for the football. So I would say a good value for money.

Would you recommend this away day to other fans?

Yes, I would, definitely.

Review by Newcastle United fan Graeme Cole

Why did you choose to go to this game and why were you looking forward to it?

I took my 13 year old son to this match as a birthday present. We are Newcastle supporters and always go to at least a couple of away games each season. We were looking forward to the game as my son had never been to Old Trafford before and we felt we had a genuine chance of actually getting a decent result for a change!

How did you travel to the game and how easy was it?

The game was a 5.30pm kick off on a Saturday so we drove down to Manchester during the early afternoon. The journey down was fairly straightforward and took just under three hours.

If you drove, was it easy to find car parking and make your way to the stadium?

On arrival near the ground, we found the Matchstick Men pub, which had match day parking for £5, payable to a car park steward. This was ideal as it was only a 15 minute walk to the ground.

Where did you eat on your away day and was it good value?

Prior to entering the ground we bought food from one of the many mobile catering vans situated around the ground. I normally avoid these places like the plague as I’m not a fan of greasy, over cooked and over priced food, but I have to say, the food was quite decent. Two giant sausage sandwiches and two portions of chips came to £12 and was good value for money.

What did you think of the food and drink available inside the ground?

I never buy food from inside football stadiums because the prices are ridiculously high and the quality is usually ridiculously low.

What did you think of the away end and your view of the game?

The away end is in the far right corner of the ground and holds approximately 3,000 fans. The view of the pitch was excellent.

What was the atmosphere like during the match?

The atmosphere in the away end was fantastic!! Newcastle are always well supported at home and away and the fact we were 2-0 up inside ten minutes made it even more enjoyable. I thought the support from the home fans was literally none existent until they scored their first goal on 70 minutes.

How friendly were the home fans out of 10?

6/10

How easy did you find it to get away from the stadium after the game?

It was straightforward getting away from the stadium after the match, even though the attendance was over 74,000. We left the ground about 5 minutes after the final whistle and were back at the car within 20 minutes.

How much did you spend in total on this away day? Was it good value for money?

Including fuel, I spent approximately £100 on the trip. The tickets were priced at £30 for adults and £10 for under 16’s. Good value in my opinion.

Would you recommend this away day to other fans?

I would certainly recommend this away day to any travelling supporter. Old Trafford is a fantastic stadium.

Review by Wolves fan Ian Craig

Why did you choose to go to this game and why were you looking forward to it?

First time at Old Trafford! Very expectant as Wolves are playing good football and aren’t scared of anyone.

How did you travel to the game and how easy was it?

By car. Less than 2 hour drive, despite the ongoing roadworks on the M6. Left early, 9.30am for a 3pm kick-off.

If you drove, was it easy to find car parking and make your way to the stadium?

We tried to park on the MacMillan car park on Sir Alex Ferguson Way (found it on the internet) as proceeds go to MacMillan. This was a nightmare as the end of the road has been blocked off permanently, but the satnav didn’t know this. Ended up parking at Chorley Street, which is a 5 minute walk from the away end, perfect. Easy to get away from at the end as well.

Where did you eat on your away day and was it good value?

Had a 1/4 cheeseburger from a chargrill van. Burger was good, but the onions were barely cooked. But reasonable at £4.80. Inside the ground, had a steak pie, Yorkie and drink (coke, decanted into a plastic cup) for £8. The pie was good.

What did you think of the food and drink available inside the ground?

Good selection of pies, snacks, etc. Reasonably priced.

What did you think of the away end and your view of the game?

View was fantastic. No restrictions at all.

What was the atmosphere like during the match?

The Wolves fans were great as usual, virtually start to finish chanting. The Man U fans were not good. How can 72000 be so quiet. Some small pockets, but not good, even at 1-0 up.

How friendly were the home fans out of 10?

9/10 – Had a good chat with an old fella before the game, and on the way out lots of compliments from the home fans.

How easy did you find it to get away from the stadium after the game?

Very easy, usual traffic jams, but nothing extreme.

How much did you spend in total on this away day? Was it good value for money?

£62.50 for the tickets, about £20 on fuel, £10 on parking, £20 on food. Only complaint, £5 for a programme that has £3.50 on the cover, because I got a “free” Man United supporters magazine. Didn’t notice until too late. Would have been nice to be asked.

Would you recommend this away day to other fans?

Yes, largely depends on the result I know, but we had a great day out.