That's basically the case for all the big teams in Europe
We could also cheat and improve the acoustics so the sounds reverberate creating the illusion of massive support
Old Trafford revamp/could be torn down and rebuilt according to Glazer plans
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We could also cheat and improve the acoustics so the sounds reverberate creating the illusion of massive support
Sounds great. We can buy a new quarter-half or centre-end for the team too.
Can we get cheerleaders?
we should be building a new stadium.
We could do what Spurs did and rebuild a state of the art stadium in the same area, yes iT would mean playing away from home for a couple of seasons , but its not impossible.
We could do what Spurs did and rebuild a state of the art stadium in the same area, yes iT would mean playing away from home for a couple of seasons , but its not impossible.
As many as you like. We'll get the retirees from Tampa Bay.
I like the idea of a new ground but sharing the council house with the Berties won't be popular. Where else could we feasibly play? Anfield or Goodison? No. Bolton?
Meh why do we need a new one?
Now thats a good question.
Liverpool and Everton are out.
Bolton is an option.
City would be the better choice, but agreed it would not be a popular choice and in reality I doubt it would happen.
being honest? We dont really, but a shed load of money needs spending on OT.
The cost of a new stadium would be massive , Spurs cost £1B , so thats the starting number, but it would be higher, those numbers are eyewatering.
Real Madrid are playing in 6000 seater di Stefano Stadium while they spend £700m upgrading Bernabeu.
Could we play at Carrington?
Could we play at Carrington?
Doesn't the club own enough land behind the stretford end to build a new stadium? This would allow us to continue playing at OT until the new one was complete. Maybe they could part decommission OT to a single tier bowl for the woman's team? Or maybe do something similar to what City have done with the etihad campus and relocating the training facilities and everything into a huge plot.
I'm on the fence still about what I'd prefer and what is realistic. OT is so dated compared to modern stadiums but it is absolutely iconic. I'm not even sure there are methods of revamping it to match modern stadia without completely modifying major aspects of its structure, facade etc - I am constantly in awe of the steelwork holding the cantilever roof whenever I am in OT or driving past. It is a work of art if you ask me.
I'm on the fence still about what I'd prefer and what is realistic. OT is so dated compared to modern stadiums but it is absolutely iconic. I'm not even sure there are methods of revamping it to match modern stadia without completely modifying major aspects of its structure, facade etc - I am constantly in awe of the steelwork holding the cantilever roof whenever I am in OT or driving past. It is a work of art if you ask me.
How about the AJ Bell Stadium ?
Is that the one off the M60 that stinks of raw silage?
yeah.
it fecking stinksSalford City have already nabbed the A J Bell. How about Gigg Lane now Bury have gone bust?
Bury are back.
We don't want that much concrete
Because its gradually dropping to pieces dont you think?
Old Trafford Cricket Ground
I'm pretty sure some kind of cryptocurrency company will be part of sponsoring the development of the stadium.
All but derelict , not been played in for years , even when it was played in, it was a shit hole
Now thats not a bad shout, it hold 26k, but would the crowd not be too far from the pitch.
Ed is in the final stages of preparing a bid
If we just did what Spurs did we wouldn't have to move and play elsewhere.
I remember going to some Bury games in the 1960s. You could walk around to the opposite end of the ground at half-time and they had a wooden kid's stand next to the Cemetery End that was a death trap. Good pies mind.
Build a new stadium.
I like this idea, would keep the continuity for a while whilst construction happens.Think we'd be better off doing what Spurs, Bilbao and Benfica did.
Build a new stadium on the grounds in the car park further away from the railway tracks and only knock down OT when three quarters of it is built.
That was we stay basically where we are with the same/similar postcode and we get a brand new state of the art stadium.
OT is just too old and outdated to be feasibly made back into a world beating venue I think, much as I love it for how uniquely tight it is. Not sure how they could redo the roof cause it's pretty integral to the whole structure being cantilevered but it needs a St. James' style one that shows off the size of the stands and doesn't hinder the view from the upper tiers.
My only concern on a new stadium is that we would need to spend close to a billion. How do you raise capital for that, either debt or equity. Debt is cheaper than equity so that would be the likely option but that would probably bring our total liability up to 1.5bn plus further interest. Repayments would become the main focus as well as further commercial opportunities. With that, the focus on football may not progress much, and that is an area we need to do better in. I can also see a slow down in investment which may be a good or a bad thing. No more marquee signings, but we may focus more on players that we turn into superstars, like the good old days or players that are passionate for the badge.
Either way, we need to modernise the stadium, it is close to embarrassing when compared to other elite clubs.
Sours played home games at Wembley 2017-18 season
New stadium is 100% needed. Preferably with amenities that aren't terrible and seats that actually have leg room for anyone that isn't an amputee.
True enough they did but out if an abundance of caution and because they had the option whereas we don’t. Bilbao and Benfica didn’t as far as I know so I’m pretty certain Spurs would’ve stayed at WHL and built at a different rate.
There’s space looking at the car parks behind the North Stand and the Stretty to build at least half a ground and knock half of OT down.
To those suggesting playing a season in a tiny stadium; it won't happen. The club would lose millions.
Spurs played at Wembley. United aren't going to go to Gigg Lane or Leigh Sports Village ffs.
Spurs played at Wembley. United aren't going to go to Gigg Lane or Leigh Sports Village ffs.
those 2 are out I agree, but in time if the powers that be decide that a new stadium is needed and any new stadium has to be at the site or very close to OT , we would have to play somewhere, unless a new stadium was built and the present OT razed to the ground.
Oh good. Didn’t realise that
We could share the City of Manchester stadium for a season or two. It’s still council owned after all and they might like to see what it looks like filled with fans.
There are 2 chances these owners are going to change it to a domed effect. That costs money. They’ll expand it a bit , tidy up a few things around the stadium and that’s it.
Every club is like this not just Utd. Granted if you are someone who likes a good chant it’s demoralising trying to start a song and people stare at you and 10 seconds in you’re still singing it on your own. It’s gone to a point where I’ll only sit/stand in West and East Stands.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but did Spurs not playing in Wembley for so many months??
There is something wonderfully funny about us having to share City's ground and selling out every game while they don't.