Old Trafford starts LEAKING midway through Ruben Amorim’s Man Utd press conference as fans say ‘perfect metaphor’
OLD TRAFFORD has started LEAKING midway through Ruben Amorim's press conference.
The leak started after the Red Devil's 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth.
Amorim, 39, was addressing the media following the shambolic performance.
But the Portuguese manager was interrupted when water started coming through the ceiling.
The leak was caught on camera by the media in the room and shared on social media.
Water could be seen dripping from a gap in the ceiling by the lighting while Amorim spoke about the match.
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Fans have reacted to the leak on social media with many saying it is the "perfect metaphor".
One posted: "Even the ceiling is crying at the downfall of this club."
A second wrote: ";It’s their fans tears."
A third commented: "A metaphor if ever I saw one."
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A fourth said: "Sums the state of the club up right now."
Another added: "Leaks in our defence, leaks on the roof, leaks from the dressing room."
What we know about the 'new' Old Trafford
MANCHESTER UNITED plan to build a new stadium rather than redevelop Old Trafford.
The decision was made after a number of fact-finding missions to other stadiums including the Bernabeu and Nou Camp.
The cost of the project is expected to be a staggering £2billion.
A capacity of 100,000 is expected.
It is felt that a club of United’s standing should have a new state-of-the-art facility.
The new stadium will be built on land adjacent to the Red Devils' current home.
United are looking to not only build a stadium but regenerate the area of Trafford where the ground will stand.
There had been plans to KEEP Old Trafford rather than demolish it, and use it as a scaled down second venue.
However, it's looking increasing likely that it will in fact be entirely demolished.
The club consulted with 30,000 fans about what to do and believe there is roughly a 50-50 split on staying or moving.
The club have appointed the architects Foster + Partners to come up with a "masterplan". The company were behind Wembley Stadium.
Old Trafford has been United’s home since 1910.
The target is for completion by 2030.
In the match, Manchester United were second best for most of the 90 minutes.
Dean Huijsen headed the visitors into the lead after escaping marker Joshua Zirkzee in the 28th minute.
Noussair Mazraoui was then at fault in the 60th minute as he gave away a reckless penalty for a foul on Justin Kluivert.
The Dutchman converted from the spot to double the visitor’s lead.
Antoine Semenyo then made it 3-0 two minutes later as he finished off a great move from the Cherries.
It is not the first time Old Trafford has seen leaks emerge from its roof.
Back in May, a deluge of rain poured down during the club's 1-0 defeat to Arsenal.
The rain caused the stadium's roof-draining system to overflow.
Former club CEO David Gill has insisted that the roof of the historic ground has been leaking for over a decade.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe is keen on updating Manchester United's stadium, which has fallen into disrepair.
There is currently a £2billion dilemma between rebuilding Old Trafford or moving into an entirely new ground.
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Meanwhile, Amorim left Marcus Rashford out of the matchday squad again.
It follows the forward admitted that he is "ready for a new challenge" ahead of the January transfer window.
Man Utd ratings vs Bournemouth as Malacia is hooked after horror first half
RUBEN AMORIM suffered his worst defeat of his short reign as Man Utd boss with a shocking 3-0 loss to Bournemouth at Old Trafford.
And his flops were easily second best all over the park to Andoni Iraola's Cherries.
SunSport's Ian Whittell has provided his ratings of the Man United squad...
Andre Onana - 5
Shaky on ball and his nervousness in holding it too long was transmitted to United supporters.
Bad conditions for a keeper but there were also some uncertain moments when he needed two attempts to grasp on to long shots.
Noussair Mazraoui - 4
Complained bitterly about the penalty he gave away but it was hard to make a case in his defence.
Caught out, then panicked and tripped Justin Kluivert from behind to cap what was already an uninspiring display.
Harry Maguire - 4
All too often was second to the ball or simply failed to get hold of his man, with Evanilson too elusive for the United defender to shackle.
Ruben Amorim believes Maguire is perfect for his three-at-the-back formation but the jury is still out on that one.
Lisandro Martinez - 5
Stood watching as Semenyo swept in Bournemouth’s third goal, the latest in a long line of defensive embarrassments from United.
Seems to be struggling, like most of his defensive team mates, with the new system and incapable of doing even the basics.
Diogo Dalot - 6
Made a couple of good blocks and tried to become involved in attacking moments from wing-back, without having a huge impact.
On a day when United’s defence was again found wanting, however, he was not the worst culprit.
Manuel Ugarte
Booked for a cynical foul on Kluivert and too often struggled to cope with Bournemouth runners.
Too much of the game passed him by and did not last even the hour as United chased the game.
Kobbie Mainoo 6
Like most of his team, guilty of some unforced errors but there was no faulting his work rate or drive.
Created a great chance when he hounded Dean Huijsen off the ball and set up Bruno Fernandes but gave up the ball for Bournemouth’s third.
Tyrell Malacia 3
Terrible touch early on drew groans from the home fans, the first of a number of sloppy moments from the fit-again full-back.
Predictable that he should give away the free-kick from which the visitors opened the scoring and hooked at half-time.
Amad Diallo 7
The big winner from the Rashford controversy and could have lit up Old Trafford early on but placed a good chance straight at the keeper.
Not a performance on a par with his derby exploits but still looked United’s best hope of carving out a goal.
Bruno Fernandes 8
Playing higher, and wider, up the field these days and maybe there is a debate over whether that is the best use of his undoubted talents.
But in the last five minutes of the first half alone, he had three good chances which might have brought an equaliser.
Joshua Zirkzee 5
Given the nod ahead of Rasmus Hojlund, a reward for some decent recent performances under his new manager but this was not one of them.
Was the closest Red to Dean Huijsen as he headed Bournemouth in front though United’s defending was such a mess, it was not clear whether he was Zirkzee’s responsibility.
Substitutes
Leny Yoro (for Malacia, 46) 4
Came on as part of a much-needed half-time defensive reshuffle by Amorim but failed to add stability.
Alejandro Garnacho (for Ugarte, 54) 5
Had a chance when clean through just after Bournemouth’s third but hit it straight at Kepa.
Rasmus Hojlund (for Zirkzee, 54) 6
Looked like he might have a goal in him and at least forced Kepa into one good stop.
Substitutes (not used): Altay Bayindir, Casemiro, Toby Collyer, Christian Eriksen, Jonny Evans, Antony.