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OLD TRAFFORD is reportedly suffering from an infestation of MICE after rodent droppings were found in food kiosks and plush suites.The discovery was made during a visit to Manchester United’s home ground by hygiene inspectors Old Trafford is suffering from an infestation of miceCredit: GettyRodent droppings have been found at the Theatre of DreamsCredit: ReutersAccording to the Mail, droppings were found in a food kiosk on the concourse.While more were unearthed during checks of a ground-level corporate suite.United’s previous hygiene rating was four stars — still one short of the full five for excellence.But that has now plummeted to just TWO stars.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIt’s believed the rodent problem stems from Old Trafford being squeezed between a railway line and a canal.Last month, fans spotted a dead rat in a puddle under a seat.The club have now been ordered to make drastic improvements to bring up their hygiene rating.And officials have now partnered with pest controllers to solve the issue.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThey are believed to be making up to five visits per week as United aim to get a full five-star rating like most Premier League clubs.The shocking discovery comes just one year after the Red Devils were given a ONE-star hygiene ratings by inspectors.OLD TRAFFORD STADIUM VT YOUTUBE masterUnited’s hygiene rating has plummeted once againCredit: PAThere was a leaky roof at Ruben Amorim’s recent press conferenceCredit: Sky SportsOld Trafford’s plumbing has been a problemCredit: GettyOne game saw a torrent of water stream down from the roofCredit: PASunSport revealed guests were allegedly served raw chicken during an event at Old Trafford and subsequently became ill.United only gained their recent four-star rating in November.And the rodent incident is a setback in their quest to regain their status as the league’s top club.Fans have long thought the Theatre of Dreams could do with a lick of paint, with the ancient arena even leaking water during a recent press conference with manager Ruben Amorim.It comes after water has been seen flooding down from a damaged roof at recent games.Ratcliffe is now hoping to build a new £2billion mega stadium while revamping the surrounding area.And Old Trafford could be knocked down in the process.The disasters behind the scenes reflects the current mood on the pitch.United have lost four of their last six matches, including a 3-0 hammering at home to Bournemouth on Sunday.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe Red Devils sit 13th in the table after just six wins in 17 games this term.And a tricky festive run sees them play successive games against Newcastle, Liverpool and Arsenal.What we know about the ‘new’ Old TraffordMANCHESTER UNITED plan to build a new stadium rather than redevelop Old Trafford.The decision was made after a number of fact-finding missions to other stadiums including the Bernabeu and Nou Camp.The cost of the project is expected to be a staggering £2billion.A capacity of 100,000 is expected.It is felt that a club of United’s standing should have a new state-of-the-art facility.The new stadium will be built on land adjacent to the Red Devils’ current home.United are looking to not only build a stadium but regenerate the area of Trafford where the ground will stand.There had been plans to KEEP Old Trafford rather than demolish it, and use it as a scaled down second venue.However, it’s looking increasing likely that it will in fact be entirely demolished.The club consulted with 30,000 fans about what to do and believe there is roughly a 50-50 split on staying or moving.The club have appointed the architects Foster + Partners to come up with a “masterplan”. The company were behind Wembley Stadium.Old Trafford has been United’s home since 1910.The target is for completion by 2030. More

LEE CATTERMOLE has departed from Bristol Rovers just a week after being appointed as first-team coach.Cattermole, 36, was hired by the Rovers only last week, just four days before the club announced the dismissal of manager Matt Taylor.Lee Cattermole has departed his role as first-team coach at Bristol RoversCredit: Getty – ContributorCattermole has switched to coaching after retiring in 2020Credit: PA:Empics SportThe ex-England youth international was classed as a club appointment with “a focus on the developement and implementation of set pieces.”After Taylor’s exit, the former midfielder was placed as interim manager alongside Dave Horseman.However, Cattermole left Bristol Rovers just three days before his first match in charge at Exeter.Horseman will now be in interim charge of the Gas until a new permanent appointment is made.Read Moe on FootballThe exact reason behind Cattermole’s departure is currently unknown.However, it is understood the ex-Sunderland star was never under consideration for the managerial vacancy.The ex-defensive midfielder rolled credits on his football career in 2020 after a year in the Netherlands with Venlo.Cattermole started his coaching career in January 2022 when he returned to former club Middlesbrough as the Under-18s lead coach.Most read in FootballThe ex-Wigan star left almost a year later and didn’t return to coaching until his appointment at Bristol Rovers.Cattermole’s football career started at Middlesbrough, where he joined the senior squad in 2005 after seven years in the academy.Premier League stadium looks unrecognisable in incredible new plans to redevelop main stand He then moved to Wigan in 2008 where he spent one year before his transfer to Sunderland.Cattermole spent 10 years with the Black Cats before his retirement in the Eredivisie. More