'We are thinking of moving... it's horrendous': Life in the shadow of Manchester United
"I've had my house valued. We are thinking of moving. It's horrendous," says Graham Wright, shaking his head, arms crossed, in the doorway of his Partridge Street home.
The alley between Partridge Street and Sir Matt Busby Way previously had gates installed in a bid to block supporters from accessing it. But Graham claims the locks have been intentionally filled up with superglue numerous times to prevent them being closed. When Graham took it upon himself to put his own chain and padlock around the gate to try and keep people out, it was quickly cut open with pliers.'I've actually had my house valued' But the main issue, he says, is the parking.
During sporting events, Sir Matt Busby Way, the road leading into the entrance of the stadium, is blocked off by police to manage the tens of thousands of fans pouring into the ground, leaving Ali and his family forced to park elsewhere. That presents problems of its own, as parking on nearby streets robs other residents of a space outside their own houses.
"On match days it's just a chain of events. You can't park outside your own home which is a scam when we pay the council and our taxes every year. I was considering starting a petition to make the space in front of houses private because otherwise, what are we paying for?" "People just park their cars anywhere, even though they aren't entitled to. I have been here for five years but have only seen the parking wardens once or twice in all that time. You could go out and then ten minutes later, your space has gone.
At the same time, he says residents 'can't live in a bubble' and must recognise there are downsides to living so close to a major football stadium. "If you commute past the stadium on a matchday and need to cross Sir Matt Busby Way and you're wearing a backpack, even if you don't have a ticket, you'll be frisked and have your bag searched.
What Trafford Council says: A spokesperson for Trafford Council said: “The vast majority of people who come to Old Trafford stadium for sporting events and concerts are well-behaved and respectful. However, there is a small minority who sometimes cause disruption to residents and businesses through their anti-social behaviour.
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