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United get expansion go-ahead
(soccernet.espn.go.com)
Updated: 2005-02-04 09:16
Manchester United have received planning permission to complete the expansion
of Old Trafford.
Manchester United's stadium at Old Trafford.
Manchester United have been given the go-ahead to further expand their Old
Trafford stadium and increase the capacity to 76,000.[AFP]
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Trafford Borough Council agreed to United's proposals to fill in the north
west and north east corners of the ground, a move which will raise the capacity
of the stadium to 76,000.
The additional 7,900 seats could net the Red Devils ￡5million per season.
Work will commence before the end of the current campaign with the new seats
set to be installed prior to the 2006-07 season.
The increased capacity will mean Old Trafford will be second only in size to
the new Wembley among football stadia in this country.
"This is great news," said United director of communications Phil Townsend.
"We believe this will be of huge benefit to the club, the fans and the
Trafford Borough Council."
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