United's
state of the art training facility six miles west from Old Trafford,
deep in the countryside of Manchester's suburbs. The site covers
70 acres and boasts 14 pitches of varying size. Inside the complex,
there is training and rehabilitation areas, physiotherapy, massage
rooms and remedial and hydrotherapy pools.
Its
not called fortress Carrington for nothing, fans can hang outside
the entrance in the hope of a player stopping to sign autographs
but most zoom by in their cars. Players won't autograph merchandise
in case you sell it on E-bay and just be careful you don't confuse
it with another Carrington sports centre, Manchester City have
their training facility close nearby.
THE
CLIFF
The
Cliff used to be Manchester United's main training and practice
grounds facilities in Salford on the banks of the River Irwell.
It has an outdoor training pitch, indoor pitch, Gym, training
area, sports hall and extensive injury treatment equipment.
Carrington replaced it in 1999 but the Cliff is still used for junior, academy
and Manchester United Women's games. United's "Football in the Community" project
HQ is at the Cliff, aimed to give something back to the local people by
involving schools and local children. Recently the England national team
have used it for training sessions when Old Trafford hosts
ALTRINCHAM
FC , MOSS LANE
United's
home reserve team games are played here. They play in the FA
Premier Reserve League (North) and the Manchester Senior Cup.
The normal kick-off time is 7pm on a weekday. Previously games
were played at Bury's Gigg Lane.
United's
state of the art training facility six miles west from Old Trafford,
deep in the countryside of Manchester's suburbs. The site covers
70 acres and boasts 14 pitches of varying size. Inside the complex,
there is training and rehabilitation areas, physiotherapy, massage
rooms and remedial and hydrotherapy pools.
Its
not called fortress Carrington for nothing, fans can hang outside
the entrance in the hope of a player stopping to sign autographs
but most zoom by in their cars. Players won't autograph merchandise
in case you sell it on E-bay and just be careful you don't confuse
it with another Carrington sports centre, Manchester City have
their training facility close nearby.
The
Cliff used to be Manchester United's main training and practice
grounds facilities in Salford on the banks of the River Irwell.
It has an outdoor training pitch, indoor pitch, Gym, training
area, sports hall and extensive injury treatment equipment.
United's
home reserve team games are played here. They play in the FA
Premier Reserve League (North) and the Manchester Senior Cup.
The normal kick-off time is 7pm on a weekday. Previously games
were played at Bury's Gigg Lane. 
