History of Manchester United F.C.

 
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Early years (1878-1945) IV
Old Trafford was bombed during the Second World War, on 11 March 1941. The majority of the stands were destroyed - only the centre tunnel survived the bombing of the main stand - and the pitch was wrecked, leading the club to seek charity from their then-more illustrious neighbours Manchester City, who allowed them to play their games at Maine Road for a period and a nominal fee of £5000 plus a percentage of the gate receipts. World War II turned out to be a blessing in disguise for United, as it allowed them time to do an almost total restructuring of the club, including the appointment of a certain Scot as the new manager.