Manchester United officials have been left stunned after their plans to broadcast Saturday's first Women’s Super League match at Old Trafford to the biggest audience possible hit a bureaucratic brick wall.
Casey Stoney’s side take on West Ham at the Theatre of Dreams, in their debut at the iconic stadium. The club announced the symbolic switch from their usual Leigh Sports Village venue after broadcasters BT Sport and the BBC had made their picks. However, they expected some flexibility from the channels, which has not been forthcoming.
Instead, the only place to watch the game — which is being played on a weekend devoid of Premier League and Championship action — is through the FA Player or on BT Sport via the red button.