Source: Daily_Mail
Manchester delighted as Old Trafford and Eastlands bid to host matches in World Cup 2018
ormer England captain Bryan Robson is thrilled at the possibility of Manchester staging future World Cup fixtures.
Robson was speaking as the city launched its bid to play a part of the 2018 tournament.
Manchester United's Old Trafford - where he played with such distinction - and Manchester City's Eastlands have applied to be the venues.
Robson said: 'As a player and a fan nothing gets you excited like a World Cup. To host one in Manchester would be amazing.
'We have some of the most passionate and knowledgeable fans anywhere in the world and you would struggle to find a more welcoming city.
'It is impossible to think of an English World Cup without games in one of the most famous footballing cities in the world.'
Former City star Mike Summerbee is promoting the bid in tandem with Robson. The club's executive chairman Gary Cook said: 'The city of Manchester has become synonymous with football in England and throughout the world.
'Manchester City is proud to support the bid. Both the city and the club have a wealth of experience in hosting sporting fixtures.'
Sir Richard Leese, chairman of Manchester City Council, added: 'I would encourage anyone who would like to see the World Cup in Manchester to back our bid and register on the website.'