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| | Nickname: | | The Red Devils |
| | Stadium: | | Old Trafford |
| | Contact Name: | | Phil Downs |
| | Address: | | Manchester United F.C.,Old Trafford, Sir Matt Busby Way, Manchester |
| | Postcode: | | M16 0RA |
| | Telephone: | | 0161 434 1989 (Disabled Information) |
| | FAX: | | N/A |
| | www: | | www.manutd.com |
| | email: | | disability@manutd.co.uk |
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| | Miscellaneous | | Manchester United football club seem unwilling to provide actual figures for the amount of places re: Wheelchair, Hearing, Visual etc.
Please visit the official Man Utd Disability Supporters Association website for all the latest up to date information. (Even though they seem unable to provide figures either)
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| | Parking: | | Free parking available.
Approx. 50 yards from ground. Vehicles not released until Busby Way is almost clear of pedestrians
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| | Facilities: | | Adapted toilets close to wheelchair area. A large well equiped lounge, named the Ability Suite close to area with further disabled toilets, low level bar, hot/cold snacks and 2 large TV's solely for use by disabled fans |
| | Wheelchair Places: | |  Helpers sit next to the wheelchair user. See Miscellaneous |
| | Visual Places: | | Commentary is available, See Miscellaneous |
| | Hearing Places: | | See Miscellaneous |
| | Ambulant Places: | | See Miscellaneous |
| | DSA Contact: | | Phil Downs |
| | DSA Address: | | MUDSA, P.O.Box 141, South D.O., M20 5BA |
| | DSA Telephone: | | 0161 434 1989 |
| | DSA Email: | | disability@manutd.co.uk |
| | DSA www: | | www.mudsa.com |
| | DSA FAX | | 0161 445 5221 |
| | Directions: | | View a detailed map of the area here > MAP
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Date submitted : Saturday 13th Mar 2010
By : Michael Turner
When visited Old Trafford : 1996
Event : versus
Comments :
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Have received great comments from the lads from Headley Court for the way they have been hosted.
It's one thing being the biggest club in the world, but praise has to be given to the DSA staff.
Date submitted : Tuesday 5th Jan 2010
By : ANDY MORECAMBE
When visited Old Trafford : 3/1/10
Event : Leeds United
Comments :
First visit using wheelchair went by coach, stopped at a club on way.Parked at coach park opposite the main shop. level acess to ground inside level acess a mixed lounge for home and away beer and food and all very red lol level to viewing point in corner behind goal away fans behind was mixed but not a problem great view,plenty of toilets all good. if you can get parking next to ground which I think is posible by contacting Phil Downs then this ground is fine to go without a helper.pains me to say it but one of best set ups I been to would prefer to be in with away fans so a 9 out of ten
Date submitted : Tuesday 20th Feb 2007
By : G.C.
When visited Old Trafford : Feb 2007
Event : versus Reading
Comments :
Disabled seats are several rows up in the east stand - with both home and away fans disabled fans together. Nice view and no restrictions but slightly disappointed that the away allotment for non-disabled away fans wasn't in the same area.
Steward help in and around the ground was superb and you get a free parking space assigned to you in the nearest parking lot (E2- E1). Parking spaces are of non-disabled size so you might have to unload disabled passengers before parking in space.
The Ability suite is very good - having it's own food area, tvs, and tables to sit down at (along with several loos) but it's also very crowded.
Second favourite ground for access after the KC stadium.
<< Whenever I have visited the away supporters have been immediately behind the disabled area--TonyP >>
Date submitted : Tuesday 28th Sep 2004
By : agooner
When visited Old Trafford : August 2004
Event : versus Norwich
Comments :
Must just add , worth the trip if only to see the Ability suite. top trip, stay for refreshment after the game and return to car only when the crowd are gone, then the drive out of town is so much easier. You cannot leave the car park until Busby Way is clear in any event and the facilities are simply great.
Date submitted : Tuesday 10th Feb 2004
By : Brian Hargreaves
When visited Old Trafford : January 2004
Event : Southampton
Southampton
Southampton
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A long trip up but well worth it. Ours is a new ground and Old Trafford is old but the facitilites are second to none. Most impressed with everything from the stewards to disabled area and parking. I would reccomend a visit no matter who is playing. Best disabled facilities so far this season.
Date submitted : Sunday 17th Aug 2003
By : agooner
When visited Old Trafford : frequently
Event : FA Cup semi final
Comments :
Praise from a Gooner must be rare at Old Trafford, but as one of first to use the Ability Suite (very neat name) I was very impressed, an absolutely 1st class facility. Of course it is possible by virtue of all disabled being congregated in the one area which is not ideal for home supporters I imagine (no choice but not unusual at present)
Would get shot for mentioning it, but with facilities like this, still free tickets and top teams visiting, has to be a top venue for disbabled . The only stadium I have visited in UK with safety nets to protect disabled from loose footballs
Staff are exceedingly good, thanks
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