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'A circus like a tourist attraction!' - Man Utd fan group The 1958 slam club's plans to demolish Old Trafford and replace with 100,000-seat stadium with divisive net design

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<p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/spiderman-man-utd-fans-disappointed-ugly-plans-100-000-capacity-new-stadium-old-trafford-demolished/blt7de03710a614de66#cs8ee08b2d6dc6db2a" target="_blank">United unveiled plans for a new 100,000-seater stadium on Tuesday</a>, but some fans immediately reacted with immense disappointment. The stadium appears to resemble a circus tent, with three spires that are said to be inspired by the Red Devils' trident that adorns United's badge.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">This is your future.<br>Your home.<br>Your United.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a> <a href="https://t.co/cK7yVnOm1X">pic.twitter.com/cK7yVnOm1X</a></p>— Manchester United (@ManUtd) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManUtd/status/1899399915417297017?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 11, 2025</a></blockquote>
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WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Now, fan group The 1958 have absolutely slammed Ratcliffe and INEOS' plans, insisting that the design is "soulless" and "corporate", and betrays the club's industrial heritage, while resembling a "circus". As per the plans, Old Trafford is set to be demolished.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p><a href="https://x.com/ChrisWheelerDM/status/1899475814002970966" target="_blank">A statement</a> from The 1958 reads: "Instead of embodying the gritty, historic essence of Old Trafford...the design resembles a generic, soulless corporate structure, more akin to a modern entertainment venue than a football cathedral.</p><p>"Its circus-like aesthetic disregards the club’s working-class origins and the identity of a fanbase that spans generations. Rather than honoring the past and strengthening the bond with the local community, it prioritises spectacle over substance.</p><p>"Football, dignity and traditions need to be upheld and from what we can see they aren’t. It should be a cathedral for fans to go and worship our team and not a circus like tourist attraction."</p>

WHAT THE 1958 SAID

<p>On the pitch, United play Real Sociedad on Thursday in the second leg of their Europa League last-16 clash. The tie is finely poised at 1-1.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

'A circus like a tourist attraction!' - Man Utd fan group The 1958 slam club's plans to demolish Old Trafford and replace with 100,000-seat stadium with divisive net design | Goal.com

Manchester United supporters&apos; group The 1958 have slammed INEOS and Sir Jim Ratcliffe&apos;s plans for a new 100,000-seater stadium. 

&apos;A circus like a tourist attraction!&apos; - Man Utd fan group The 1958 slam club&apos;s plans to demolish Old Trafford and replace with 100,000-seat stadium with divisive net design

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