After the Premier League approved Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s purchase of 27.7% of Manchester United’s shares last Wednesday. The new 71-year-old co-owner did not hesitate to give an interview to the club’s media, revealing various plans for the future As a spirit boy in the blood, So he promised to lead the team to regain the throne of greatness within 3 years.
An interesting point is the issue of the Old Trafford stadium, which he considers old and dilapidated due to lack of attention, but has not yet reached a conclusion as to whether a new one should be built or improved. In addition, they announced the Manchester United 2.0 project which will be the king of football within 3 years.
NEW Old Trafford
On the morning of Wednesday, February 21, local time in the UK, Sir Jim Ratcliffe addressed the media at Manchester United after approving the purchase of a 27.7% stake. Ready to talk about the project that he will have to develop the team to be great in 3 years time, many issues, with the main topics in the Old Trafford stadium and returning to be the master of the Premier League.
Sir Jim said renovating the 115-year-old stadium was complex. Because the railway line behind the Sir Bobby Charlton Stand is an obstacle to the expansion. Including the need to take into account the original structure of the stadium which could support additional weight if the capacity is expanded. Although refurbishment is more cost effective than rebuilding. But the costs are still higher and the construction work is taking longer.
“I would make a stadium in an ideal world. But it really has to work. You have to think practically because obviously money doesn’t grow on trees. The two most talked about issues for Manchester United are their performance on the pitch and in the stadium.”
“If we’re renovating Old Trafford, which could be worth around £1 billion, it has to have a great stadium with 90,000 seats, but it’s difficult because there’s a railway in the way and space is limited , so Manchester United need a great stadium. a stadium befitting one of the biggest clubs in the world. Twenty years ago Old Trafford was big, but it’s not today.”
At this point, Sir Jim has not come to a conclusion, but he goes on to explain that his ideal football stadium would be in the north of England. Spreading the sporting boom to other regions where it is only concentrated in London.
The end of the ‘swan boat’ era
In terms of football, Sir Jim adopted the philosophy of Sir Alex Ferguson in 2002 who said he would dethrone Liverpool. But this time he added a neighboring team, Manchester City, to the team. The 71-year-old businessman said in front of the media at the event
“We have a lot to learn from one angry neighbor. And the other neighboring teams, they have been in a good position for a while. Of course, in the end they are enemies. There’s nothing I want more than to kick them both out of English football greatness.”
“They manage it systematically. There are excellent personnel. There is an environment that is conducive to being a leading team. I have the greatest respect. But anyway They’re both our enemies.”
Sir Jim also made additional points about the battle with “The Blues” He said he did not want to take the issue of being investigated by the Premier League on 115 financial charges to heart.
“I’m not asking for that to happen (punishment). I just want to attack them on the football field!! We plan to get there within 3 years. Because the fans would lose patience if we did a 10-year project and it would also be arrogant if we became as good as Manchester City or Real Madrid in an instant from next season.”
“If we give false hope football fans will be disappointed. It’s important that the world sees United’s progress because making this club the best club in the world is no easy task.”
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