MANCHESTER UNITED’S home kit for next season will pay tribute to Old Trafford ahead of potential plans to demolish the stadium, according to reports.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe‘s Ineos team released plans to build a stunning 100,000-seat “Wembley of the North” stadium at an adjacent site to where Old Trafford sits.
Man Utd’s home kit next season will pay homage to Old Trafford[/caption]
The plans involved the scaling back of the original 114-year old ground to 30,000 seats to preserve its tradition.
However, reports emerged last month claiming club chiefs were considering the idea of demolishing the original ground.
This was because the plan to let the women’s team use the scaled-back stadium was not seen as viable.
Regardless, according to leaked information about Man Utd’s home kit for next season, manufacturer Adidas will use it to pay homage to the iconic stadium.
Footy Headlines report the kit will have a unique print on the sleeve.
However, while the main colour will remain red, the accent of the colour is unknown.
United have not used sleeve prints on their home shirts for many years.
They have usually been left plain or have a pattern that flows from the front of the shirt.
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The new kit will also be a callback to United’s home jersey from 1996-98, which had a bespoke sleeve print.
Other leaks about United’s kits next season have suggested they will wear a purple away strip.
Purple is a colour the club has never used before, while the inspiration behind it will be a throwback to the 1990-92 kit.
The kit will be a throwback to the one they wore between 1996-98[/caption]
Man Utd ratings vs Fenerbahce: Onana saves the day for Red Devils as Lindelof has a stinker
MANCHESTER UNITED were held to a 1-1 draw by Fenerbahce on a disappointing night in Turkey.
Christian Eriksen broke the deadlock for Erik ten Hag’s side in the first half before En-Nesyri levelled soon after the break.
Fenerbahce boss Jose Mourinho was sent to the stands in the second half after a touchline tantrum.
But the Red Devils could find a much-needed winner for Erik ten Hag.
SunSport’s Emillia Hawkins rates the performances…
Andre Onana – 7
Made an outstanding double save in the 37th minute to keep two attempts from Youssef En-Nesyri out.
His defenders could’ve done much better to prevent Fenerbahce’s goal.
Diogo Dalot – 5
Failed to track back at times and had his blushes saved in the first half by Ugarte, who made a crucial tackle on Dusan Tadic to prevent a goal.
Matthijs de Ligt – 6
Made some good blocks during the first half to keep Fenerbahce at bay.
Missed a few chances from set-pieces after the break.
Victor Lindelof – 4
Failed to follow En-Nesyri for Fenerbahce’s opening goal and made no attempt to win the ball.
Hauled off in the 54th minute.
Lisandro Martinez – 5
Like Lindelof, he did not apply any pressure to En-Nesyri for the hosts’ first goal. Poor communication from both.
Christian Eriksen – 7
Broke the deadlock for United with a great strike into the top-left corner from the edge of the box.
Manuel Ugarte – 6
Won the ball in the build-up to the first goal and saved Man Utd from conceding with a fantastic last-ditch tackle in front of goal in the 22nd minute.
Was lucky to avoid giving away a penalty after the break.
Noussair Mazraoui – 6
Didn’t look too out of place starting in the No10 position. Played a role in the build-up to the goal, passing the ball to Zirkzee who got the assist.
Eventually moved into left-back, allowing Martinez to move central.
Marcus Rashford – 5
Played out of preferred position and started on the right as opposed to the left.
Didn’t make too much of an impact on the game.
Alejandro Garnacho – 6
Played a key role in the build-up to Erikson’s goal by making a direct run into the box.
Challenged Dominik Livakovic a few times and looked lively.
Joshua Zirkzee – 5
A poor overall performance from the striker despite providing the assist for Eriksen’s opener.
Failed to make much of an impact and was hauled off in the 54th minute.
