NEWCASTLE fans trolled Manchester United by wearing umbrella hats, flippers and swimming goggles at leaky Old Trafford.
Shocking scenes on Sunday saw water pouring into the crumbling stadium.
A dramatic Manchester storm with 41mm of rainfall sparked the chaotic cascade, drenching seats in a stark reminder of the state of the old ground.
It even leaked through an internal ceiling as it started dripping into the away dressing room.
The tunnel was even partially flooded while post-match media commitments had to be moved with electrical equipment covered.
Workers were on site at Old Trafford on Monday to try and make rapid repairs ahead of United’s final home game of the season at home to the Magpies.
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But travelling Toon supporters wasted no time in mocking the Red Devils with a hilarious choice of headwear.
A few witty members of the Toon Army opted for fancy dress – or just wise precautions in case of any showers.
One rocked up at Old Trafford in a wetsuit, flippers and an umbrella hat while others took their seats in the swimming goggles in brilliant digs.
Viewers flooded to social media as they burst into laughter.
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One said: “Nah Newcastle fans have goggle and umbrella hats on 🤣🤣”
Another wrote: “What kind of shade is this 😂😂😂 Newcastle fans wore swimming goggles to the very old trafford😂😂😂😂”
A third added: “Newcastle fans taking p*** out of the Theatre of streams!! Wearing goggles etc lol”
A fourth replied: “‘Theatre of Streams’ has finished me off. We’re a joke of a club. Newcastle fans have got goggles on.”
And a final user moaned: “Away fans arriving at OldTrafford with umbrella hats and swimming goggles on… laughing stock of England. Can’t do another year of this s***.”
Home fans got the last laugh on the night, though, as sub Rasmus Hojlund grabbed a goal just moments after coming off the bench in a 3-2 win for Erik ten Hag’s men.
Following the embarrassing scenes of Sunday, it is understood Trafford Council contacted United to get assurances over the safety of the 114-year-old venue.
A spokesperson for Trafford Council told The Athletic: “While we recognise the scale of the torrential downpour during the game against Arsenal on Sunday, we have been in touch with Manchester United ahead of the match against Newcastle this evening.
“Club officials have fully cooperated with us and have provided reassurance that the safety of fans has not been compromised. We will continue to monitor the situation.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
