Manchester United sent clear Old Trafford verdict as new stadium location confirmed

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Man United are planning to build a new 100,000-seater stadium as they prepare to move away from Old Trafford.

All you need to know about Manchester United fans’ thoughts on leaving Old Trafford:

1. United have taken the controversial decision to leave their historic Old Trafford home and build a new stadium.
2. The idea of leaving Old Trafford for a new stadium has split the fanbase and to discover supporters’ opinions on the decision, MEN Sport launched a poll asking whether fans are happy to be leaving the Theatre of Dreams for a new 100,000-seater venue.
3. Out of the 4463 respondents, 75 per cent insisted they were happy with the decision to move to a new stadium, with only 25 per cent saying that they were not.
4. This result comes as United share further details about their new stadium. Following a meeting of the Wharfside Strategic Masterplan, it was confirmed the new stadium will be built around 350 metres away from Old Trafford.
5. United will be using the land recently purchased from Indurent for the new ground.
6. The Reds insist that while the new stadium will not be on the same footprint as Old Trafford, it will still honour the current ground’s history and traditions.
7. Collette Roche, CEO of the new stadium development, said: “The publication of the Wharfside Masterplan marks another significant milestone in our journey to create a new world-class home for Manchester United at the heart of a vibrant and transformational district for Trafford and Greater Manchester. Together with our partners, we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to deliver a destination that creates lasting benefits for supporters, local communities and the wider region for decades to come.”
8. On the location of the new stadium, she added: “The proposed stadium site is ideally located alongside Old Trafford, enabling us to preserve the heritage, traditions and matchday rituals that are so important to our supporters, while also providing the connectivity and infrastructure required to deliver a truly world-class fan experience.”
9. Finally, she said: “We are committed to building a world-class stadium with our supporters, not simply for them. Atmosphere, affordability and accessibility will remain at the heart of our plans, and we look forward to continuing our engagement with fans and other stakeholders as we move into the next phase of design and development.”
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