Gary Neville backs plans for Man Utd to DEMOLISH Old Trafford and move into new stadium after 112 years

GARY NEVILLE admits he backs plans for Manchester United to DEMOLISH Old Trafford and move into a new stadium. The Red Devils have been playing at their iconic ground for an incredible 112 years. However, the Theatre of Dreams has come under scrutiny regarding its suitability for the modern-day game. And Man Utd chiefs are […]

GARY NEVILLE admits he backs plans for Manchester United to DEMOLISH Old Trafford and move into a new stadium.

The Red Devils have been playing at their iconic ground for an incredible 112 years.

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However, the Theatre of Dreams has come under scrutiny regarding its suitability for the modern-day game.

And Man Utd chiefs are considering knocking down the beloved arena in order to build a new stadium on the same site.

Other options include the club remodelling their South Stand to build over close-running train tracks.

Or United could instead just revamp all four of their current stands.

Any move United make would likely see capacity increase from 74,000 to over 80,000.

But club icon Neville believes demolishing Old Trafford and starting form scratch is the best way forward to usher in a new era.

He told SportBible: “There is a story emerging from Old Trafford that they might rebuild the entire stadium and I have just been asked what I think of it.

“I actually think that it would be the right move. 

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“I think by the time that they have spent money on Old Trafford, the existing one, then I think you would be better off building a brand new, better, super stadium.

“I do think that Manchester United should always be at the forefront of stadiums, have the best facilities and they have fallen behind.”

Neville previously criticised his former club for letting Old Trafford become ‘tired’.

He said last year: “When I think of Manchester United and the land Manchester United own, there should be a Man United World around there.

“They should be influencing education and community, there should be entertainment for the public, it should be a real experience of Manchester United around that stadium.

“Old Trafford has been allowed to tire, the team has been tiring, the stadium is starting to look old and it needs investment.”