Manchester United to finally address two Old Trafford problems after years of Glazers’ neglect
Manchester United have reportedly confirmed plans for a comprehensive summer maintenance programme at Old Trafford.
One proposal sitting at the very top of their agenda is fixing the stadium’s notorious leaking roof sitting at the very top of their agenda.
The Premier League club intends to overhaul the symphonic drainage system at their home ground, according to the Daily Mail.
The issue has repeatedly made headlines and caused considerable embarrassment in recent years.
Club officials are determined to prevent further incidents of water cascading onto supporters.
The problem that has fuelled criticism of the Glazer family’s ownership and perceived underinvestment in the Theatre of Dreams’ infrastructure.
The drainage improvements will focus on clearing gutter blockages and preventing water accumulation on the roof structure.
Beyond the drainage works, United officials will also bring the dugouts up to standard to satisfy new UEFA regulations.
Manchester United have reportedly confirmed plans for a comprehensive summer maintenance programme at Old Trafford
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A substantial pitch renovation forms another key element of the summer improvement schedule.
The club has faced sustained mockery after footage of rainwater streaming down onto spectators went viral on multiple occasions during recent campaigns.
Perhaps the most memorable incident occurred 12 months ago, when the roof began dripping during Ruben Amorim’s post-match press conference following a 3-0 home loss to Bournemouth.
Despite these short-term fixes, club bosses remain committed to ensuring Old Trafford stays operational while longer-term plans progress.
The problem that has fuelled criticism of the Glazer family’s ownership and perceived underinvestment in the Theatre of Dreams’ infrastructure
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United’s ambitions extend far beyond these immediate repairs, with the club still pursuing plans for an entirely new 100,000-seat stadium.
The proposed venue, which officials hope will become a “Wembley of the North”, was unveiled in March and would take approximately five years to construct.
Designs feature an enormous umbrella-style canopy, a public plaza twice the size of Trafalgar Square, and the club’s own equivalent of Wembley Way.
The vision represents what planners have described as a futuristic urban development.
Manchester United have proposed plans for a new stadium
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MANCHESTER UNITEDHowever, a complete refurbishment of the existing Old Trafford site has still not been ruled out as an alternative.
The project, which will cost approximately £2billion, was financed privately without public money, using a model similar to Tottenham’s stadium and could be ready by 2030/31.
It will put particular focus on atmosphere, featuring steep stands, and retaining elements like the Stretford End.
The new stadium has already been named as a host venue for the 2035 Women’s World Cup in the UK’s bid for the competition.
