Jose Mourinho and Manchester United chief Ed Woodward ‘meet for talks over improving Old Trafford atmosphere’
United boss has complained about noise levels at the Theatre of Dreams since his arrival in 2016 and has asked coaching staff to canvass fans for their thoughts on problem
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MANCHESTER UNITED chief Ed Woodward has met with Jose Mourinho to discuss his comments about the Old Trafford atmosphere, according to reports.
Mourinho has been unhappy about the noise levels at home games since his arrival at the club and dubbed the Theatre of Dreams “a quiet stadium” after league win against Huddersfield this month.
report Woodward has spoken with Mourinho in a bid to resolve the issue and how the atmosphere can be improved in the future.
It has also been reported the Portuguese coach has requested a detailed history of the issue and has tasked members of his coaching staff to canvass supporters to help get to grips with the problem.
Back in January last year Mourinho called on the fans to “do better” after a win over Hull.
He said: “I think in the first half the players have to do better, I have to do better, the fans, they also have to do better.
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“The players have to improve, I have to improve, the fans, I'm sorry, have to improve”
Mourinho was at it again earlier this season following a win over Leicester.
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He moaned: “I saw the ball in the net and all the guys jumping around. It was the first time I saw the crowd. They were very quiet.
“It was easy to know that was a goal because it was the first time I really understood the stadium was full.
A singing section was introduced at Old Trafford in 2014.
Manchester United Supporters Trust (MUST) have continued to lobby the club to deal with the atmosphere problem.
A request from the Trust has been agreed by the United top brass to allow supporters to move into L Stand, where away fans usually sit, for next month's FA Cup quarter-final against Brighton.