Manchester United Under Fire over Old Trafford Rodent Issue

Manchester United have found themselves in hot water with Trafford Council over a mouse infestation issue at Old Trafford.

The Red Devils have failed to take action within food areas, according to a report obtained by Richard Wheatstone of the Manchester Evening News, and must now work to stop the rodents from entering the kitchens at the stadium.

As per Wheatstone, the report says:

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You are failing to implement adequate procedures to control pests within the food areas. It is suggested that we arrange a meeting to discuss these requirements and the way forward.

The doors from the Red Cafe into the kitchen have holes at the bottom and in the middle of the two doors and could allow pests into the food room. These doors should be repaired or replaced.

The drain in the middle of the... back of the Red Cafe kitchen is not adequately covered to prevent pests gaining access to the kitchen via the drain.

All food rooms should be inspected for possible pest entry points.

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United have had issues with mice in the past, with one seen running across the pitch during an FA Cup tie with West Ham United back in 2010.

Wheatstone went on to add, "Old Trafford received four out of five under the Food Standards Agency's 'scores on the doors' ratings scheme."

United and Watford are the only clubs in the Premier League to receive a rating below five out of five.

[h/t Manchester Evening News]