West Stand: Stretford End

Old Trafford: The Legendary Stretford End The Stretford End, officially named West Stand, is a stand on the west side of Old Trafford. It took its name from the nearby town of Stretford, as it is in the direction of Stretford, looking from the centre of the pitch. The stand is divided into two tiers, and in common with the rest of the stadium, it has a cantilever roof. In 1993, the Stretford End was converted into an all-seater stand to comply with the Taylor Report, and its name was officially changed to West Stand, although it is still often referred to as the Stretford End. In 2000, a second tier of seating was added. As well as hosting a number of executive boxes, the first tier of the West Stand is now partly taken up by the family seating area which is one of the quietest areas in the stadium, a contrast to the old Stretford End. Beneath one of the corners are the players' dressing rooms, tunnel and lounge. Only Denis Law and Éric Cantona have reached the status 'King of the Stretford End' among the United faithful. The former for his formidable goal record, the latter for his on-pitch charisma and aura. Following Manchester United's premature ending with the clubs sponsor Vodafone, the new sponsor, AIG will not be displayed in the seats and the 'Nike Swoosh' has been relocated to the East Stand and the words 'Stretford End' have been written on the seats of the West Stand. Old Trafford: The Inside View of Stretford End. Notice that 'Nike Swoosh' was displayed there, before been replaced by the words 'Stretford End' Old Trafford: Stretford End View from East Stand