Gary Neville believes that the regeneration of Old Trafford is of great significance, noting that there is much work to be done and many unanswered questions. The former Manchester United defender, who was recruited by co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, along with Lord Sebastian Coe, stated that the project is crucial for the future of the stadium. The head of the Ineos group aims to modernize the Theatre of Dreams from its current state of being “run down and neglected in places” so that it can host international matches and elite finals. Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham and Trafford Council Chief Executive Sara Todd are also part of the task force working on this project. Coe led the effort to bring the Olympics to Stratford in East London 12 years ago, leading to the transformation of the area and the relocation of West Ham United there in 2016. Manchester United is still keeping an eye on Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite and Amadou Onana. Manchester United could potentially have only five players who are certain to start in the upcoming season. Neville, who has a diverse portfolio of hotels, townhouses, and development projects, stated that he is very enthusiastic about Old Trafford and has a Hotel Football in the area where the 20-time Premier League champions are housed. He made it clear that he will not be taking on a role at Manchester United. He stated that he has been voicing criticism of the ownership at Manchester United for the past few years and has not been given a position within the organization. I have always felt a strong passion for the environment, which does not bring me to tears but does make me feel saddened. I own a hotel on the property owned by Manchester United, and when I see the industrial wasteland surrounding it and observe the development happening in east Manchester – such as the construction of top-notch facilities like indoor music halls, women’s and youth stadiums, training grounds, and health and education centers – I am filled with admiration. The former professional footballer who captained a team to victory in the Premier League transitioned into a career as a sports analyst after retiring from the game.
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