
Old Trafford, given
the nickname the Theatre of Dreams by Bobby Charlton, is an all-seater
stadium in the Trafford borough of Greater Manchester, England, and the
home of Manchester United F.C. The ground has been the club's permanent
residence since 1910, with the exception of an eight-year absence from
1941 to 1949 following the bombing of the stadium in the Second World
War. During this period, the club shared Maine Road with local rivals,
Manchester City. The stadium is located approximately 0.5 miles
(0.8 km) from Old Trafford Cricket Ground and the adjacent
Manchester Metrolink tram station.