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INEOS resolution on what to do with Outdated Trafford will little doubt be one of many key elements in how their legacy is considered throughout their time in Manchester.
Plans are afoot to both re-generate the present floor or construct a best-in-class new stadium with a Regeneration Activity Pressure in place to debate all potential choices.
United supporters have been promised they are going to be consulted all through the method and a brand new set of information has been launched by the membership relating to what the followers need.
As reported by manutd.com, greater than 50,000 followers took half in a survey that requested quite a lot of questions associated to United’s dwelling floor.
Season Ticket holders, United Members, and Govt Membership members had been consulted in September with the variety of responses boasting the very best engagement price of any fan analysis carried out by the membership.
One key query centred across the desire for a brand new Old Trafford to be in-built place of the present, historic floor, with the outcomes proving conclusive.
52 per cent of followers mentioned they might be in favour of a brand new, state-of-the-art stadium whereas 31 per cent most well-liked to remain at Outdated Trafford whereas the remaining 17 per cent mentioned they had been uncertain.
The info confirmed the sturdy help for a brand new stadium amongst present season ticket holders, with the need for a brand new stadium curiously growing with the age of a season ticket holder.
Youthful followers lean extra in direction of redeveloping Outdated Trafford which can come as a considerably of a shock.
The membership mentioned, “The outcomes will assist the membership perceive the desires of followers as feasibility work continues on the choices for Outdated Trafford and that preserving historical past and heritage, growing ticket availability, and enhancing the ambiance had been among the many priorities expressed by followers within the survey.”
Rick McGagh, Director of Fan Engagement at Manchester United, mentioned the membership was “delighted” with the variety of supporters who engaged with the survey and reiterated the “significance” of fan enter through the decision-making journey.
Additional info on the fan session course of is predicted later within the 12 months with the primary section of talks persevering with each on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Tons of of followers are anticipated at Outdated Trafford for a lot of City Corridor periods to know extra concerning the mission and ask questions on to members of the mission crew, together with stadium district architects Foster + Companions.
All suggestions will go on to the Regeneration Activity Pressure who will in the end make the ultimate resolution within the coming months.
