Man Utd begin Old Trafford demolition process as Sir Jim Ratcliffe plots 'Wembley of the North'
dailyrecord.co.ukSir Jim Ratcliffe's ambitious plans to demolish Old Trafford and construct a new stadium for Manchester United are moving forward, with the first meeting of his 'Regeneration Task Force' recently taking place.Last month saw Ratcliffe put together the task force to weigh up the future options for the club, with the new co-owner of United eager to establish a 'Wembley of the North'.
According to Mirror Football, there was consideration given to renovating Old Trafford, but the decision was made to opt for demolition and reconstruction.The Glazers have reportedly given their nod to the initiative, and Monday marked the inaugural gathering of the task force to deliberate on the proposals.
The group is chaired by World Athletics President Lord Sebastian Coe and includes notable figures such as Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham and former Man United skipper Gary Neville.
Lord Coe has provided an insight into the proceedings.He posted on social media: "Yesterday, I chaired the first meeting of the Old Trafford Regeneration Task Force to kick off a conversation about how development of a world-class football stadium for the north of England can deliver social and economic benefits for the region. "At the London 2012 Olympics, I saw first-hand how sport can be a powerful driver of urban regeneration and I am excited to be part of this project.
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