The idea of a new Man Utd stadium replacing Old Trafford is something that wouldn't have even been entertained ten years ago.
However, the lack of care that the famous old ground has received since the Glazer Family bought the club in 2005 means that Old Trafford, as we know it, is no longer perceived to be one of the best stadiums in the world.
The decision to build a new stadium next to the current site was made by INEOS, who now control football operations at the club, back in March 2025.
Although construction is yet to begin on the new 100,000-seater stadium, there are many match-going supporters who are upset about the prospect of demolishing Old Trafford.
A new 100,000-seater stadium will be the centrepiece of the Old Trafford regeneration.#MUFC
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) March 11, 2025
Former fanzine editor warns fans about ticket prices
For a lot of fans, their main issue with moving to a new stadium is an emotional one. For these supporters, Old Trafford is the home of Manchester United, and it's as simple as that.
For others, there are concerns around how a club that is more than £1bn in debt can afford a new state-of-the-art stadium. Ultimately, there are fears that it will be down to loyal supporters to pay for it in ticket sales.
In an interview with the BBC, the former Red Issue Editor, Tony O'Neill, launched a scathing attack on Ineos boss, Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the new stadium plans. He said:
In March, I said: ‘This guy's a phoney – Emperor's new clothes'. There are all these people saying they want a new stadium, and I was saying it will be £100 minimum for a ticket in that new stadium.
“That looks cheap because at Old Trafford now it is £90 for some of the bigger games. It will be £150 by the time the stadium is built. If that's what people want, get behind him.”
FGG says: O'Neill may have a point (or two)
Tony O'Neill makes two valid points here. Firstly, he is almost certainly correct that ticket pricing at the new stadium will be astronomically high. Secondly, his predictions from just nine months ago do look generous, which begs the question of whether his new prediction of £150 for a ticket will also look on the low side this time next year?