Manchester United

Another late start, I am getting soft! But I only had just over 5 miles to go to Man Utd this morning so there was no point in leaving until 8.30am so that I could arrive around 9 am when the offices open. So a quick burst and I was there outside the theatre of dreams. I went to reception in the East Stand and told them what I was doing. I had been given the names of two people but both were unavailable. The nice lady on reception, who was from Bolton, offered me a cup of coffee while I waited for the head of communications to come down and sign my shirt. He said he had been to Edgar Street back in 1990 when Clayton Blackmore scored a late goal to win and save their blushes.

After a photo a security guy took me pitch side for another photo call. I then went back to reception and prepared to leave. I wondered whether I should mention it or not but originally I had been told to go to the museum entrance where they would have a pennant for me. The nice lady rang the museum and yes, there was something there for me. So around the corner I went to the North Stand. On the third floor is the museum and there I met the curator who presented me with a 2005/2006 unsigned pennant and showed me around the museum. I had a photo taken with some trophies and wandered into the hall of fame after he had left. Eventually I decided it was time to move on to the other venues of the day so I collected my bike and set out for Bolton.