Sir Jim Ratcliffe Regeneration Task Force Advances Plans for New Manchester United Stadium

Sir Jim Ratcliffe proposal to replace Old Trafford with a new stadium for Manchester United has progressed with the convening of his ‘Regeneration Task Force’. The task force chaired by World Athletics President Lord Sebastian Coe and including figures like Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham and former United captain Gary Neville aims to explore options for the club’s future stadium.

Ratcliffe the new co-owner of United envisions creating a ‘Wembley of the North’ and believes that building a new stadium presents a significant opportunity for regeneration in Greater Manchester. While acknowledging the historical significance of Old Trafford, Ratcliffe emphasizes the need for a world-class stadium commensurate with United stature.

Neville echoes these sentiments, emphasizing the importance of ensuring the new stadium benefits both the club and the surrounding community.