The 1958, a local Manchester United fans‘ group, have slammed the club’s new stadium plans. Describing it as lacking in soul and a circus-like draw for visitors.
United announced on Tuesday plans to build a new 100,000-seater stadium over the next five years. Worth a reported £2billion, over the next five years.
The first designs unveiled by United have been met with mix reactions from netizens. With The 1958, a group of die-hard supporters, also reacting:
“Instead of embodying the gritty, historic essence of Old Trafford – a fortress built on generations of passion, emotion and belonging. The design resembles a generic, soulless corporate structure, more akin to a modern entertainment venue than a football cathedral.
“Its circus-like aesthetic disregards the club’s working-class origins and the identity of a fanbase that spans generations. Rather than honouring the past and strengthening the bond with the local community, it prioritizes spectacle over substance, alienating those who have defined United’s legacy for decades.
“It’s an events stadium over a football stadium. It’s a visitor experience over fan opinion and needs.
“And It’s more like a modern entertainment venue than a footballing cathedral. “
“Rather than capturing the grandeur of Old Traford’s history. เล่น UFABET ผ่านมือถือ สะดวกทุกที่ ทุกเวลา. The new stadium design reflects a corporate structure lacking in character and soul. “
“A circus-like aesthetic, it abandons its working-class roots and the identity of fans. That has been passed down through the ages.””
Ahead of the 1-1 Premier League draw at home to Arsenal last week. The same group Protests have recently been held outside Old Trafford. With the Glazers also including Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
“Football, dignity and tradition need to be upheld. And from what we’ve seen. It’s not,” the 1958 statement continued.
“It’s about spectacle over substance, honoring the past and building community connections.
“Our grounds should be great cathedrals for fans to worship, not circus-like tourist attractions.”