03 Nov 2021 21:39:23
First Old Trafford Experience

Been waiting to write this for a few weeks but been really busy.

I've been a United fan since I was 10 and I'm now 40. I'm from Nottingham which has always caused me issues but I've never denied my appreciation or love for my beloved Man Utd. However. Even though I have never missed a televised match, i've never had the opportunity to visit our stadium or watch a match in the flesh.

In steps my mate Woody.

Woody was waiting 8 years for his United season ticket and he's moved from the very back of N4408 to row 2 ( great view) .

Now for some reason Woody isn't feeling the mighty U. N. I. T. E. D v Atalanta and has offered me the tickets (1 adult 1 concession) for a paltry £40.

Absolute scenes in my humble abode as myself and my 9 year old high five realize that we are about to watch the baddest man to grace god's green lawn ( Cristiano ) and several other men of a lesser stature play a crucial encounter in the mighty Champions League. A should win game, yes, but special none the less.

We arrived at the ground at approximately half past 6 and after a program, a magazine, 8 floors of stairs and several rests we arrived at our seats with a heightened sense of anticipation and my son was eager to soak in the atmosphere.

After the warm ups and the entrance from the players to the actual game my son was only out fanned by myself as I was honestly starstruck and fully captivated by the match.

I don't want to discuss the first half as it was a nightmare but it only added to the night.

The second half on the other hand was absolutely first class and everything I ever imagined that watching United would ever be. Edge of the seat football and the winner from Ronaldo just sealed it for us.

It was easily the best match I've witnessed in the flesh and as it was our first game it was truly special. (I went to the Euro final)

We are now on the list for season tickets of our own and can't wait to watch again. A truly great experience. The atmosphere was unbelievable all through the match and even after all around the ground. My boy was singing viva Ronaldo all the way back to the Trafford centre on the tram and far into the night, and in the car the following morning.

Anyway. Thanks to all of you for one of the best sporting times of my life and sealing my son's allegiance.

Much love.

1.) 03 Nov 2021
03 Nov 2021 22:41:26
Welcome - Nottingham here too. Small world!

2.) 03 Nov 2021
03 Nov 2021 23:50:55
A nice refreshing read. All the best with the season ticket.

3.) 04 Nov 2021
04 Nov 2021 00:02:35
Small world indeed Mr Fresh. What part of Nottingham?

4.) 04 Nov 2021
04 Nov 2021 00:44:56
Doing things like this with your children lives forever in our memory. Your son will tell his son about his first ever match and how he saw one of the greatest players of all time. It is what bonds generations and makes star struck children out of all grown ups. myself included.

{Ed0666's Note - what if his son doesn't have a son?

5.) 04 Nov 2021
04 Nov 2021 08:10:00
He will have a seventh son of a seventh son. And it will be called Tim, the Sorcerer.

6.) 04 Nov 2021
04 Nov 2021 08:32:47
Mapperley.

7.) 04 Nov 2021
04 Nov 2021 09:45:23
This is great to hear, glad you had such a great time. Hopefully you get your season tickets and make many more happy memories watching our club.

8.) 04 Nov 2021
04 Nov 2021 10:22:46
Redtash -nice story. So there is still a waiting list for season tickets? So many people said i recent seasons there wasnt a waiting list . I know matchday tickets are a different story.

9.) 04 Nov 2021
04 Nov 2021 06:06:51
Then he'll tell his daughter Ed.

10.) 05 Nov 2021
05 Nov 2021 08:43:44
Great post, redtash. Really refreshing read.