In a week where the countdown clock was started on Old Trafford as we know it, Manchester United’s historical home reminded us that when the football is good it remains the perfect companion.

So that means we can do a lot of the enabling works and start to design and build the pieces in advance of having to do anything on the ground in Old Trafford." What will happen to Old Trafford?

Manchester United unveil plans to build new 100,000-seater stadium Manchester United have confirmed they are knocking down Old Trafford and building a new 100,000-seater stadium on the existing site.

What becomes of the current Old Trafford stadium? The new stadium will be built next to the current ground, although it is unclear what will happen to Old Trafford. Club co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe ...