On Sunday, after a surprisingly emphatic 4-0 win over Chelsea, Paul Pogba was the last player to leave the pitch. He applauded the supporters and, as he headed towards the Stretford End, handed his shirt to a smiling fan. He left to chants of “We want Paul” from the families and tourists waiting for selfies.



All this was in stark contrast to the reception Pogba received when he last stood in front of that same end of Old Trafford. After Manchester United’s gutless capitulation to an already relegated Cardiff in their last Premier League game of the season, a supporter stood up to vent his frustration towards the under-performing Frenchman.



Sunday was a successful first trial for a new vocal section of fans in the middle of the famous stand. The Red Army, a group of diehard supporters who have injected some much-needed atmosphere into Old Trafford in recent years, now have their own section in the Stretford End.



They organise who sits where...