THIS was only the second ground in England - after The Oval and before Lord's - to stage a Test England in 1902 - Australia won by 3 runs centuries in 1984 (just as Charlie Macartney did in 1926) THIS was the setting for Fred Trueman's demolition of India in 1952 and Jim Laker's 19-wicket haul in 1976 THIS was the venue for the shortest completd Test, in 1888 THIS is the ground Andrew Flintoff described in 2004 as 'a second home for me. It just feels right here.' first in 1884. Full scorecards and match reports for every game are brought alive by the words of those who played, watched and organised some of the greatest ever Tests. David Mortimer has talked to some of the many great players who have appeared at Old Trafford and begins his book with a history of this famous ground.