Forget Qatar, could this be the best place to watch the World Cup 2022? We've seen reports of empty seats at stadiums, riot police dispersed and a disastrous camping set-up far from expectations - where people across the globe have paid thousands to stay by the stadium in sweltering tents.
But in a historic former railway station 4,000 miles away in rainy Manchester city centre, it's another story. Road to Victory at Depot Mayfield claims to be the biggest World Cup fan zone in Europe, with massive screens - including a 140 square meter screen larger than any cinema screen - immersive lighting and obviously no shortage of pints.
Admittedly not much of a football fan, you could say I'm a glory supporter, usually only tuning in to show my backing once my home nation's team makes the quarterfinals in renowned championships like the Euros and World Cup.
