Manchester United have been given the green light to trial safe standing at Old Trafford.
As revealed by Sportsmail in February, the Premier League club had approached its local authority for permission to install 1,500 rail seats in the North East Quadrant at the Theatre of Dreams.
They have been in favour of the seats – which allow people to stand against a barrier – for some time and of the belief that it will 'enhance spectator safety' in areas where there is persistent standing.
United are set to install 1,500 rail seats (pictured at Wolves' Molineux stadium) at Old Trafford
Now, bosses at Trafford Council have given United the go-ahead to carry out a trial which the club have confirmed is likely to take place next season.