Manchester United: several "Happy to Chat" benches installed near Old Trafford to tackle loneliness

Manchester United FC (Premier League) has installed several "Happy to Chat" benches on the forecourt at Old Trafford (74,879 capacity, Manchester, ENG) to "tackle loneliness," announced the club on 13/03/2023.

"In recent years there has been a significant increase in the number of people feeling disconnected from other people and isolated within their communities - something which was particularly highlighted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Loneliness can, of course, have a huge impact on our physical and mental health," explained the Mancunian club.

"‘Happy to Chat’ benches first became popular in 2019, and have since spread around the world. And now United is joining the fight against loneliness, by welcoming fans to chat and interact outside Old Trafford on any day of the week, whether the conversation is football-related or not."