I watched Man United lose – and still felt like royalty with Old Trafford’s premium hospitality
Going to watch a game of football is an opportunity for supporters to take themselves away from their normal lives for 90 minutes and enjoy their favourite sport.
For some, it’s down to their local pub to catch up with friends and debate how their side should line up. For others, it’s straight to a food van, pick up a cheeseburger and head to their seat.
But on Sunday, I got to experience something I've never had the luxury of enjoying. I watched Manchester United's Premier League defeat to Wolves with special premium hospitality in the beautiful treble suite.
Circuit Hospitality are one of the trusted names in the business and is the foremost retailer of VIP packages at clubs, including Man United, so I knew we were in safe hands throughout.
Located in the Sir Bobby Charlton Stand, the Treble Suite pays homage to United's historic treble win in 1999. Photographs of the three trophy celebrations sit on one wall, and an eye-catching metallic Premier League trophy is on one of the pillars inside.
Alongside my brother and mate, I got to experience watching United in all their glory. The Wolves fixture came just three days after the Europa League heroics against Lyon, and the atmosphere around Old Trafford reflected that.
We arrived outside Old Trafford at 11.15 a.m., more than two hours before kick-off, and thousands had already arrived. Pre-match food, beers, and ice cream were all indulged in as we made our way past the Sir Alex Ferguson Stand and towards the Munich Tunnel.
Old Trafford, despite its controversial fragilities with leaks and old-school look, remains a beautiful sight. So much history screams out to you as you walk around the ground, almost full of nostalgia from the 90s and 00s. Of course, the external