New Stadium or Revamp Old Trafford | Aim is to build 100k seater stadium

[MarylandMUFan]

My biggest history project at school (in UK) was the centenary of my primary (elementary) school in 1972, so did we study the local history of a Lancashire milltown, nope, the American Civil War!

As for the stadium, a lot is going to depend on the space available, but a 'kop' like structure is meaningless, it's not a specific type of stand, it's just a name that was given to a stand in a ground, in those days they all looked pretty much the same, what you're probably thinking about is more akin to the Dortmund yellow wall

Exactly, something that resembles a large steep hill referenced in the history. Seems like Spurs tried to do that with their stadium, but not having been to a match there, I am not sure what kind of impact that stand has on the atmosphere.

 

[Sassy Colin]

I am sure the war of 1812 is covered, at least in Maryland. Honestly, WWII education in public school was sorely lacking as well. I learned more from the movies The Longest Day and Patton than I ever did in school (though that may speak to my lack of academic prowess more than anything).
Anyway, back on topic, whatever they do with the stadium, let's hope there is some kop-like structure for the supporters.

Don't kid yourself that anything that comes out of Hollywood bears any relationship to reality.

 

[Sassy Colin]

Exactly, something that resembles a large steep hill referenced in the history. Seems like Spurs tried to do that with their stadium, but not having been to a match there, I am not sure what kind of impact that stand has on the atmosphere.

I went to the old White Heart Lane once and the stand I was in seemed incredibly steep.

 

[MarylandMUFan]

Don't kid yourself that anything that comes out of Hollywood bears any relationship to reality.

Living in the Netherlands for 3 years, I learned quite a bit about the European theater of WWII and the Longest Day was actually fairly accurate (with a lot of Hollywood stuff as well). We went to the museum in Sainte-Mere-Eglise and I was surprised at how much of the movie happened (although not 100% in-line with the movie).

 

[Red in STL]

Don't kid yourself that anything that comes out of Hollywood bears any relationship to reality.

The Longest Day is regarded as being reasonaly accurate I think, can't speak for Patton, and historians say that if you want to know about the Battle of Briatain, watch the movie, though I suppose that one isn't technically Hollywood

 

[stevoc]

Probably but if the survey showed 80% of fans wanted to stay at Old Trafford and they still went ahead with a new build then I reckon they'd have had to offer some big incentives on ticket prices etc to keep fans happy

As it is, they can now present it as fans backing the preferred new build option and completely shaft us on price increases

Yep they will definitely do that. Maybe all ST holders should have said they were alright with OT as is

 

[idek2346]

"Omar Berrada: Whether we decide to renovate or build a new stadium, we want to integrate a partner like Snapdragon so that the construction has this side of technology present."

 

[Redplane]

"Omar Berrada: Whether we decide to renovate or build a new stadium, we want to integrate a partner like Snapdragon so that the construction has this side of technology present."

Thank goodness Woodward is no longer here bc he d probably sign them to a lifelong contract to be a shirt sponsor instead of signing a separate agreement to provide tech for the stadium.

 

[euv2]

"Omar Berrada: Whether we decide to renovate or build a new stadium, we want to integrate a partner like Snapdragon so that the construction has this side of technology present."

We look at our partners in two ways.. not just putting our logo on...want to help the club with their digital transformation ... stadium transformation... digital fan experiences - tweet by Clare Conley on the same.

It really looks like Snapdragon are in it for the long term and they are a very good company to be partnered with long term, as they very strong financially and continue to grow and it clear Omar recognises that. They even mentioned the United sponsorship and how huge it was for them at their new CPU launch. I think it is almost a given that they will be partnered with for the new stadium at the very least as a technology partner and potentially even the stadium name sponsor.