Old Trafford Redevelopment Options: Visualizing the Future

💡Option A: Expanding the South stand and equalizing the stands' height brings a unified look to Old Trafford.

🏗️Option B: Complete refurbishment of Old Trafford with a new roof and expansion over the railway is necessary for long-term plans.

🏗️Option C: Building a new stadium in the car park, while redesigning Old Trafford for the women's and academy teams' use.

🏢The cost of renovating Old Trafford could be around a billion pounds; considerations include keeping the iconic white steel structure.

🎟️Increasing Old Trafford's capacity to 90,000 or above is desired, but the feasibility of achieving this is uncertain.

What is the potential capacity increase with Option A?

—Expanding the South stand and equalizing the stands' heights could add around 7,000 to 10,000 seats.

Why is the roof design a challenge?

—The slant roof design limits the upward expansion of Old Trafford, making it harder to increase capacity significantly.

What is the cost estimate for Old Trafford's redevelopment?

—Renovating Old Trafford, including a new roof and expansion, could cost around a billion pounds.

Is the iconic white steel structure of Old Trafford being preserved in the designs?

—Preserving the white steel structure is a consideration, as it is associated with the iconic image of Old Trafford.

Is expanding capacity to over 90,000 possible with renovation?

—Expanding capacity to over 90,000 with renovation alone is challenging; additional measures may be required.

00:00Introduction to the various redevelopment options for Old Trafford.

01:06Option A: Expanding the South stand and equalizing the stands' heights.

02:40Option B: Complete refurbishment of Old Trafford with a new roof and expansion over the railway.

03:53Option C: Building a new stadium in the car park and repurposing Old Trafford for other uses.

04:57Discussion on the challenges and considerations of the different designs.

06:00Final thoughts and audience opinions on the redevelopment options.