United Discussion | The revival of Old Trafford's atmospheric

One of the best things this season at Old Trafford has been the atmosphere 

This has been down to the efforts of groups like The Red Army (TRA)

Author | Lee Francis 

Despite a difficult start to the season, it definitely felt like there had been an improvement to the atmosphere at Old Trafford. 

Now, the results have improved, it feels like there's a synergy between the players and cans for the first time in several years.

Both managers were impressed on Saturday

United boss Ruben Amorim was left impressed by the atmosphere at Old Trafford following the victory over Brighton.

Amorim said: "I think, after the third goal, the noise of the stadium was not normal. It was like a different moment. It was the first time that I felt that sound within the environment. So it was a very good moment for me.

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After the match, the Brighton manager was also impressed: "The atmosphere was loud today. The fans were loud today but we made them loud with our mistakes."

The flags pictured below and above have been a welcome addition to the Stretford End this season. Maybe now, it would be great to start seeing some flags and small Tifos in K Stand now. 

Since the late 1990s, United fans have been critical of the atmosphere. Former captain Roy Keane once criticised the club’s "prawn sandwich brigade."

KStandBarmyArmy1993 posted on the RedCafe forum: "The atmosphere is consistently now the best it's been since the late 90s. Fair play to all those involved. It's taken a lot of effort and time and dealing with a club that really didnt/doesn't understand what a good atmosphere actually is. Next step is getting the club to commit to no further ticket price increases."