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There might be change throughout at Manchester United after followers signposted their want for INEOS to assist construct a brand new stadium.
The Pink Devils have occupied Outdated Trafford since 1910 and have developed capability to 74,310 – making it the biggest membership stadium in England.
Nonetheless, the Theatre of Desires will not be with out its points. This was clearly demonstrated throughout a 1-0 defeat to Arsenal on the tail-end of the 2023/24 Premier League marketing campaign as rainfall waterfalled off the sting of the roof between the Sir Alex Ferguson Stand and East Stand.
Maybe a change in administration after Erik ten Hag’s sacking may encourage additional fixes within the pink half of Manchester.
Man United information: Followers make ideas clear on Outdated Trafford
(Photograph by Stu Forster/Getty Photographs)
Ben Jacobs reported on X (previously Twitter) on Tuesday morning {that a} Manchester United fan survey revealed supporters had been largely in favour (52%) of constructing a brand new stadium.
Manchester United affirm 52% of fifty,000 surveyed followers desire a new stadium. 31% voted for the redevelopment of Outdated Trafford and an extra 17% declared themselves not sure.? pic.twitter.com/53SG1HXueT
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) November 5, 2024
Whether or not this equates to a viable majority in INEOS’ eyes stays to be seen. Nonetheless, it would certainly be a confidence enhance to the organisation’s CEO, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who is known to be personally in favour of constructing a brand new stadium.
“If it may be achieved, it will clearly be my desire,” the 72-year-old advised BBC Sport. “I might be very excited for the north of England.”
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What are the issues with Outdated Trafford?
Absolutely the stinger within the tail for Ratcliffe and the MUFC hierarchy will little doubt have been the Etihad Stadium overtaking Outdated Trafford as a extra viable venue.
Although it’s removed from being the one drawback in want of addressing:
Important structural points
A leaky roof
Lack of main redevelopment within the final
Company hospitality providers overbooked
Meals high quality issues
Etihad Stadium chosen forward of Outdated Trafford as a venue for Euro 2028 (UK and Eire)
