Manchester United took the unusual step of texting fans ahead of the game to inform them they could pay on the gate. This is almost unheard of at United where a seat at Old Trafford for a Champions League game is normally as sought after as one of Willy Wonka’s golden tickets. (Image: Getty Images Europe)(Image: Getty Images Europe)The atmosphere was subdued, perhaps no surprise given what the fans have had to endure recently. Mourinho made a big play of applauding the Old Trafford supporters after the defeat to Tottenham in August, claiming they could see the progress he was making despite that setback. The football is hard to watch for fans brought up on Sir Alex Ferguson’s swashbuckling style.

Source: Daily Mirror October 02, 2018 22:07 UTC