ERIK TEN HAG has had the infrastructure of the Sir Bobby Charlton Stand at Old Trafford redone to suit his needs for a new players’ lounge.
Both Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinho wanted the dedicated facility so players could arrive at the ground early and have their meals and team meeting there rather than get together at the city centre Lowry Hotel the night before.
But that meant the club having to give up prime match day hospitality space for sponsors and guests.
They were denied the request but it shows the power and control of Ten Hag at Old Trafford now that he gets his way.
Now one of the suites in the stand has been converted into a facility for the players.