Man United might have to follow Twickenham plan after £100m reveal
manchestereveningnews.co.ukAs far as iconic sports venues go, there are few more so in the UK than Twickenham. The ‘home of English rugby’, boasting a 82,000 capacity and having been an important part of the sport in England for the last 114 years, Twickenham has some similarities with Old Trafford, the home of Manchester United.
Like Old Trafford, Twickenham’s vast size has continued to make it something of a cash cow, with the stadium bringing in some £10m per game in terms of matchday revenue and accounting for a striking 85% of the total revenue that comes into the Rugby Football Union.
But, like Old Trafford, it has become tired, in danger of becoming a relic of the game in an era where new state-of-the-art stadia has shown it in a poor light. READ MORE: Why Fernandes is getting a new contract even though current deal runs until 2027 READ MORE: United progressing with two new signings Twickenham needs investment in order to raise the offering and allow it to make the most of the opportunities that lie ahead, it also has to improve for the fan experience.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who acquired a 27.7% stake in United at the turn of the year and with it oversight of football matters and what happens with Old Trafford, has been clear for some time about his wish to create a ‘Wembley of the North’.
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