Manchester United slammed for rodent infestation at Old Trafford

The world's biggest football club has been under fire for not keeping their mouse problem under control

Old Trafford has come under fire for its mouse problem
Old Trafford has come under fire for its mouse problem

Trafford council inspectors are unimpressed with Manchester United for failing to keep their rodent infestation under control.

The football club has allegedly been neglecting to stop mice from entering the stadium's kitchens.

A new report, obtained under an FOI request made by Manchester Evening News, states that hygiene inspectors from Trafford Council found the club was 'failing to implement' measures to stop mice from being in the kitchens.

It says: "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.”

This isn't the first time Manchester United has had issues with vermin. A mouse was seen scurrying across the pitch in 2010, and a report last year told United staff to “continue to act on the recommendations of the pest-control contractor in connection with the mice activity.”

The club was only one of two Premier League not to receive full marks for food hygeine, obtaining four out of five stars along with Watford's Vicarage Road.