[Football] Getting into Man United

[mrhairy]

Is anybody else aware of the restrictions of what you can't take into Old Trafford. It seems they have more rules than any other place I have visited in the world including football grounds. It appears that woman cannot even take a handbag but only a clutch bag. Not only do they appear to ban laptops but you cannot take in computer tablets. The info is on their FAQ page.
Surely a lot of away supports have a small tablet or mini IPad as part of their travelling entertainment system. So what happens if you turn up with one. Why are they so different from any other venue?

 

[Dave the OAP]

Because they are the number 1 club in the uk and probably in the world and following the Paris attacks have received many threats as they are seen as a huge profile.

The ******** hit the Manchester arena full of young girls...wouldn't it be a coup to attack the main football stadium?

That is why.

 

[Beach Hut]

http://www.manutd.com/pix/emails/Files/2016/07Jul/PROHIBITED_ITEMS_MUFC.pdf

 

[Bozza]

It's a long day. What's the rule on phone chargers (the small bricks, not the cable and plug)?

 

[Wardy's twin]

http://www.manutd.com/pix/emails/Files/2016/07Jul/PROHIBITED_ITEMS_MUFC.pdf

thanks for this as I was debating whether to take a slightly better/bigger camera now i know the answer.

 

[Lady Whistledown]

It's not all bad though: half & half scarves are positively welcomed.

So that's something to be cheerful about.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

It's a long day. What's the rule on phone chargers (the small bricks, not the cable and plug)?

Wear a coat or jacket with big pockets?

 

[wakeytom]

Is anybody else aware of the restrictions of what you can't take into Old Trafford. It seems they have more rules than any other place I have visited in the world including football grounds. It appears that woman cannot even take a handbag but only a clutch bag. Not only do they appear to ban laptops but you cannot take in computer tablets. The info is on their FAQ page.
Surely a lot of away supports have a small tablet or mini IPad as part of their travelling entertainment system. So what happens if you turn up with one. Why are they so different from any other venue?

You want to try getting in to an NFL game - even the ones over here have many rules.

That said I prefer to be safe than take a bag (which really should have nothing in it anyway) and as others have said United are one of the highest profile teams in the world in all sports.

As others mentioned a coat with decent pockets would do the trick I suspect - or get a phone that can last 2 days even when listening to podcasts to Manchester and back. Other than that when you buy your tins get a 10p bag and throw it away with the final can

 

[Bozza]

Wear a coat or jacket with big pockets?

I'm not concerned about where to put it. more if they're allowed in.

The one I tend to use is about the same size as a compact camera, so I'm guessing it will be fine.

 

[studio150]

It's a long day. What's the rule on phone chargers (the small bricks, not the cable and plug)?

Entry to the Stadium will be refused with any other articles deemed dangerous, hazardous or that compromise public health and safety.


Your guess as to whether a phone charger can be dangerous, although given the recent City CL game in Napoli where belts were banned, it would seem that anything could be deemed to be dangerous.
So no loose change, mobile phones, keys, well just about everything really

 

[nicko31]

It's a long day. What's the rule on phone chargers (the small bricks, not the cable and plug)?

Pardon my ignorance but why is a phone charger a threat? I know Li-on cells can explode if short circuited but that seems a bit extreme

 

[Bry Nylon]

You can get in with a set of jump leads so long as you don't try to start something.

 

[mrhairy]

I can understand their caution but have never been to a venue where a woman could not take her handbag. I don't know many that go out for the day with a clutch bag. I started this thread so as our fans would know what to expect. I now understand that they have lock boxes in the carparks but they say to allow TWO HOURS to get in if you have any outsize items and to ev3en allow ONE HOUR to get searched.

 

[Bozza]

Pardon my ignorance but why is a phone charger a threat? I know Li-on cells can explode if short circuited but that seems a bit extreme

I'm not suggesting it is a threat, but the security is clearly at a very high level.

Anyway, this has just reminded me I've not booked my train yet. I best do that before worrying about anything else.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

You can get in with a set of jump leads so long as you don't try to start something.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Wear a coat or jacket with big pockets?

How do you charge a phone with a coat?

 

[Lush]

I'm not suggesting it is a threat, but the security is clearly at a very high level.

Anyway, this has just reminded me I've not booked my train yet. I best do that before worrying about anything else.

Are you bragging that you don't need the Advance fare? x

 

[LamieRobertson]

How do you charge a phone with a coat?

With difficulty

 

[Beach Hut]

I'm not suggesting it is a threat, but the security is clearly at a very high level.

Anyway, this has just reminded me I've not booked my train yet. I best do that before worrying about anything else.

You might worry about the train price booking this late in the day

 

[GT49er]

Sometimes I'm glad that I don't get to football matches very much any more. I know security is important, but all this buy in advance, turn up with identity, don't take anything to entertain you on a long train journey..........sigh! The world's changing, I'm too old to! Bring on NSC and BBC text commentary!
First Albion match I went to, I had a duffle bag on me with my football kit in it (I bunked off the coach on the way back from a school match) - God knows what sort of ruckus that would cause today!