Turning the page in Trondheim

Everywhere you go with Manchester United, you experience, first hand, the warmth and depth of feeling towards this great club.

Yet Trondheim pulled out all the stops for their visitors from Old Trafford, providing a show of support that perfectly illustrated the love affair it enjoys with the Scandinavian public. Yes, we have had some famous Norwegian players in the past, such as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Ronny Johnsen and Henning Berg, but this affection runs deeper than mere representation from the same country.

Our city-centre hotel was surrounded by fans eager to get a glimpse of their favourites, and maybe even a selfie or signature. They all waited patiently and respectfully, and a lot of…