Manchester United criticised by council for failing to deal with mice infestation

A mouse was spotted on the pitch during Manchester United's home match with Middlesbrough in 2006. Photograph: Jon Super/AP

Manchester United have been criticised for failing to deal with the mice infestations that have been a persistent problem at Old Trafford.

Old Trafford have had long-running issue with the rodents and have been forced to call in pest control services to deal with the mice, who were scurrying around the stadium’s kitchens in the North and South stands.
The stadium’s proximity to the canal is believed to contribute to the problem and mice have frequently been spotted on the Old Trafford pitch but the report from Trafford council inspectors has slammed the club’s inaction.

According to the Manchester Evening News the report 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.”

The Guardian