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It’s common knowledge now that Manchester Untied co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is pushing to develop a new stadium to replace Old Trafford as the home of The Red Devils.
The plans are for a 100,000-seater stadium to be built next to Old Trafford, transforming the area into a hub of innovation and culture.
Two weeks ago the official concept images were released, sparking mixed reviews to say the least. Naturally, it didn’t take long for fans to have their ay on the club’s potential new home.
A statement from The 1958 read: “Instead of embodying the gritty, historic essence of Old Trafford… the design resembles a generic, soulless corporate structure, more akin to a modern entertainment venue than a football cathedral.”
The statement continued: “Its circus-like aesthetic disregards the club’s working-class origins and the identity of a fanbase that spans generations. Rather than honouring the past and strengthening the bond with the local community, it prioritizes spectacle over substance.
“Football, dignity and traditions need to be upheld and from what we can see they aren’t. It should be a cathedral for fans to go and worship our team and not a circus-like tourist attraction.”
The £2 billion development is due to be completed by the start of the 2030/31 season, putting a five year build time on the woks.
Now, The Daily Mail has reported that the UK government are “really keen” on the development going ahead.
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UK Government “really keen” for new Manchester United stadium
In an interview with Sky Sports, the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Lisa Nandy commented: “It’s a moving feast at the moment, but we are impatient to get the economy growing again and get projects like this off the ground. We’re not wasting a minute.”
She continued: “The Chancellor, Business Secretary and I have been in discussions and we’re really keen to crack on.
“Manchester United have to make their own plans and satisfy their own investors. What we have to do as a Government is maximise the benefits of projects like these for the communities that they serve.
“That’s why we are working with the Mayor of Greater Manchester and others. But we’re really confident we can do that.”
With this support behind the project, United will be hoping that the build can be completed ahead of schedule, with the United hierarchy wanting Amorim still in charge when the stadium opens.
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