Manchester United fans gave a mixed response to a new 'singing section' after today's match at Old Trafford.
The section was trialled successfully at a Champions League game against Real Sociedad earlier this season and was brought back on a larger scale for the Premier League tie with Fulham.
Just over 2,600 fans who put themselves forward for the singing section were given seats in the corner of the stadium that used to be referred to as J and K Stands, opposite the players' tunnel.
The move was in response to calls from supporters, including a group called Fans United, to help improve the atmosphere on match days.
In a letter handed out to fans before the match, coach Phil Neville wrote: "If the singing area can become permanent, that can act as a catalyst for other areas of the stadium.
Neville calls for permanent singing section
"The club are doing the utmost to help give fans what they want. It comes from the fans but the club are listening."
Manager David Moyes added in the match programme: "I am looking forward to return of singing section which made for outstanding atmosphere when trialled v Real Sociedad"
Despite the disappointment of a 2-2 result, today's trial of the new section was hailed a success by fans group Stretford End Flags who wrote on Twitter: "Great atmosphere from the singing section. Raised their levels 2nd half and was mental when the #mufc goals went in."
"Hopefully the club viewed the trial a success and we can now put it in place full time next season."
One fan wrote: "Gutted about the result today, singing section never disappointed today though was pure class"
Another fan wrote: "Singing section could've been a lot louder but overall a lot better atmosphere than vs fulham previously at home."
Andy Simm - Simmy, @ASimmy83My, “...Despite the result i think it was another good effort”
Steve buckley @kstandsteve said: “Disagree with most I thought singing section was a huge success! How quiet that game would have been!”
But some supporters were not convinced the singing section was a success.
Labour councillor John Warmisham wrote on Twitter: "Singing section fragmented, different songs sang at bottom from top. Also many day tripper fans didn't know songs. Doesn't work."
United fan Mark Cookson also wrote: "Didn't think much of the singing section today."
And another supporter wrote: "Was it me or did the rest of the ground suffer with the new singing section trial today?"
CleggTheRed @CleggTheRed added: “Singing section failed today! 1-0 down it was silent, twice as many people as the first time and not as loud”
The section was trialled successfully at a Champions League game against Real Sociedad earlier this season and was brought back on a larger scale for the Premier League tie with Fulham.
Just over 2,600 fans who put themselves forward for the singing section were given seats in the corner of the stadium that used to be referred to as J and K Stands, opposite the players' tunnel.
The move was in response to calls from supporters, including a group called Fans United, to help improve the atmosphere on match days.
In a letter handed out to fans before the match, coach Phil Neville wrote: "If the singing area can become permanent, that can act as a catalyst for other areas of the stadium.
Neville calls for permanent singing section
"The club are doing the utmost to help give fans what they want. It comes from the fans but the club are listening."
Manager David Moyes added in the match programme: "I am looking forward to return of singing section which made for outstanding atmosphere when trialled v Real Sociedad"
Despite the disappointment of a 2-2 result, today's trial of the new section was hailed a success by fans group Stretford End Flags who wrote on Twitter: "Great atmosphere from the singing section. Raised their levels 2nd half and was mental when the #mufc goals went in."
"Hopefully the club viewed the trial a success and we can now put it in place full time next season."
One fan wrote: "Gutted about the result today, singing section never disappointed today though was pure class"
Another fan wrote: "Singing section could've been a lot louder but overall a lot better atmosphere than vs fulham previously at home."
Andy Simm - Simmy, @ASimmy83My, “...Despite the result i think it was another good effort”
Steve buckley @kstandsteve said: “Disagree with most I thought singing section was a huge success! How quiet that game would have been!”
But some supporters were not convinced the singing section was a success.
Labour councillor John Warmisham wrote on Twitter: "Singing section fragmented, different songs sang at bottom from top. Also many day tripper fans didn't know songs. Doesn't work."
United fan Mark Cookson also wrote: "Didn't think much of the singing section today."
And another supporter wrote: "Was it me or did the rest of the ground suffer with the new singing section trial today?"
CleggTheRed @CleggTheRed added: “Singing section failed today! 1-0 down it was silent, twice as many people as the first time and not as loud”
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