Source: Daily_Mail
Manchester United remove Old Trafford banner after City FA Cup win
ShareThe famous banner hanging from the Stretford End of Old Trafford showing the number of years since Manchester City last won a trophy has been removed. [LNB]The 'ticker' had reached 35 prior to City's 1-0 FA Cup final win over Stoke at Wembley but there had been some confusion about whether it would remain, even after the Blues' weekend triumph.[LNB] It had been suggested it would be wound on to 43 to mark the last time City won the league title, or even stay at 35 as the Eastlands outfit had 'bought' their trophy.[LNB] The wait is over: City fans herald their FA Cup win with banners of their own[LNB] [LNB] That always seemed a far-fetched notion and there are plenty at Old Trafford who felt the banner should simply be 'retired'. [LNB]And the banner has now been taken down, although it is not known what replacement will be in place prior to Sunday's final Barclays Premier League game against Blackpool.[LNB] Out with the old: United fans' famous banner is to be ditched[LNB] Matt Lawton: Mancini urges Man City owners to fund an assault on the titleMan United fans fire cheeky warning at Anfield with '19 times' bannerA city united: Parties all round following Manchester teams' trophy triumphs... but the Rooneys opt for a quiet night inAll the latest Manchester City FC news, features and opinionAll the latest Manchester United FC news, features and opinion [LNB]
