Manchester United is to study the possibility of testing railed seating at Old Trafford to allow supporters to stand more safely during matches. Wolverhampton Wanderers and Tottenham Hotspur have already installed it at their grounds. The idea has been floated by a number of clubs, including West Ham United, who are considering installing rails on seats in order to prevent fans from falling out when they jump up or down for goals. The Manchester United Supporters’ Trust welcomed the trial and said it would benefit the atmosphere at games and fans’ safety.
Manchester United is to study the possibility of testing railed seating at Old Trafford to allow supporters to stand more safely during matches. Wolverhampton Wanderers and Tottenham Hotspur have already installed it at their grounds. Fans are legally required to sit, but they have been standing throughout some games and clubs have failed to persuade them not to. The Manchester United Supporters’ Trust welcomed the trial and said it would benefit the atmosphere at games and fans’ safety.