Simon Jordan Details Why Man Utd Should Feel EMBARRSED If Taxpayer Money Supports Their Stadium! 😡❌

What next for Old Trafford? talkSPORT's Jim White and Simon Jordan have their say!
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[@chrisdonnelly7401]

Sir Jim wanting to use taxpayers money when he doesnt pay tax in the uk, entitled much

[@samwize28]

he paid UK tax until he was 65 years of age. Probably more tax than any individual tax payer has ever paid i might add. So your point dosnt quite stick sorry

[@chrisdonnelly7401]

he moved to monaco to avoid 4 billion tax and your point is also wants tax payer money for a new staduim after the neglect of the owners

[@samwize28]

@@chrisdonnelly7401 literally everyone in the world would have done the exact same thing in his position. Its not illegal, hes paid more tax to the uk than anyone else currently alive no doubt. Hes right to ask for the public pot of money to contribute. if that pot of money dosnt go towards a new old trafford, it will instead be spent on some random london railway development - something the north will not receive any benefit for. people like yourself dont understand how budgets work. the pot of money will always be there to be spent. Jim wants it to be spent in the north for a change, which you cant knock - unless of course you are southern (like Simon is) and want the whole of the UK to pay for london all the time.....

[@chrisdonnelly7401]

it is down to the club as a company listed on the stock exchange to pay there bils, the staduim is in poor condition because of the funds withdrawn by the owners, as for budgets and accounts i have been self employed for 15 years i do have a idea, the fallout with the glazers will come soon enough@@samwize28

[@stretfordender11]

I support United but agree. Why would the tax payer pay for us

[@thewelshrocker101]

Cost of living crisis is still ongoing for many. Giving taxpayer money to a football club to build a stadium is not the right move. Not surprised that a billionaire isn't reading the room.

[@samwize28]

it isnt giving Utd money that would otherwise be used on something sensible though. its giving Utd money that would otherwise be spend on developing a London railway network - i.e. something the northern tax payer would reap absolutely zero benefit from. What Jim is presenting is perfectly logical, but football fans are too tribal to see the sense.

[@peterkirk123]

@@samwize28 Please explain why the UK`s richest person Jim Ratcliffe relocated to tax haven Monaco ! Tell him to stick his Man Utd stadium plans where the sun don't shine .

[@grndouwn7338]

@e28 the london rail network is a local government owned public service, a manchester united stadium is a privately owned asset of a private company - hope that helps

[@samwize28]

@@grndouwn7338 a london railway network is an asset that zero northern taxpayers will benefit from a multi-functional stadium in manchester is an asset that most northern taxpayers will benefit from. Hope that helps.

[@united6997]

@@peterkirk123the answer is in your question

[@HuwEvans.]

There are a million plus things in this country taxpayer money should be funding, and a new stadium for Man Utd is certainly not one of them.

[@yarp123123123123123]

yeah housing illegal immigrants is one of them sadly.

[@nickp3440]

Pretty sure Manchester council paid man city 35m towards their development.. and UTD are not asking for money for the stadium, they are asking for the development of the local surrounding areas which will be accessible to the public , 500;000 new homes and shops so of course the council would be involved, because it will be used by Manchester residents not just Utd fans etc

[@solskjaer1195]

But Man City and Westham are fine to help out with stadiums eh? Could it be that you just don't like Manchester United? Maybe it's that.

[@HuwEvans.]

@@solskjaer1195Relax cupcake 🤣

[@HuwEvans.]

@@nickp3440They shouldn’t be paying anything toward Man Utd new stadium. Don’t be silly.

[@LilHazTV]

Simon slagging Neville’s hotel 😂😂😂

[@rossmurray6979]

"Put the key in the door and it breaks the window at the back of the room, it's that bloody small"😂

[@mustardcee3814]

Only someone as delusional as this bloke would think Northern supporters love a day out being fleeced by London prices, at a stadium my taxes helped pay for. Can't afford a house in Hull? I wonder who the people are that moved into that area that now stops Mr Millionaire buying a nice big cheap house? As a UTD fan I don't want a single penny from this Country. Taken long enough to start calling the owners out as the greedy profiteers they are.

[@MaximusMeridius-fu5oo]

They own the business its not a charity business make money end of argument If your not happy paying to watch grown men get success then don't

[@mustardcee3814]

@@MaximusMeridius-fu5ooBest I can say about that is it's a reply, not sure to what, but it's a reply.

[@Timmeh551]

Respect sir 🫡

[@pfella1878]

and here is everton getting points deduction for overspending while building a new stadium with...... NO FUKIN TAXPAYER MONEY!!

[@willtallis5275]

A stadium you will fail to run and keep up with in the championship pathetic Everton are even building one

[@user-wx1gd9fs1k]

You took the words right out of my mouth.

[@LA-fr7fx]

The country is trillions in debt, productivity is falling, the interest on the national debt is eye watering and we are in national debt spiral - how does Sir Jim think this can be paid for? 😂🙄😯

[@Cee_H]

You have no idea how politics and governments work

[@andrewdavies1383]

It's not to pay for the whole stadium it's a contribution towards development around the stadium . Simon Jordan doesn't mention here that the man City stadium took 110 million of government funds to build . Or what about West ham playing from the London stadium and the conversion into a football stadium was at taxpayers' expense . Lots of sports projects are government funded and I see how he doesn't mention the millions and millions in tax or revenue created for Manchester and the government by being the attraction united are . Fans come from all over the world just to see them play . It's a disgrace the half truths that get told on this channel

[@samwize28]

theres a pot of tax payer money being spend on public infrastructure all year round no matter what is going on in the world, and for decades now that pot of money has entirely been spent in london and in the south, allowing northern cities to decay. Standard Tory austerity. Its time to spill that pot of money north of Reading for a change.

[@rakimrobinsonMCFC]

@andrewdavies1383 City don't own their stadium it's leased.... its called the City of Manchester stadium, Etihad stadium is its sponsord name.. Manchester City don't own it the City of Manchester does.

[@LA-fr7fx]

@@Cee_H I do know how economics and finance works - QE has stopped, the Govt paid £120 billion in interest payments on the debt in 2023. Vanity projects cannot be afforded by the UK Government,

[@BlackPhillipShow_]

It’s nice to be hated aloud again. I’ve missed this feeling.

[@environm3ntalist549]

Youve always been hated aloud. Nowts changed.

[@effkay3691]

You’ve just added begging to your repertoire. You’ve always been hated openly.

[@kevingates8339]

Feels more mocked than hated

[@erniececil6668]

​@@environm3ntalist549Absolute shambles of a club.

[@billymckee1193]

It ridicule mate…not hate, just ridicule…😂

[@stealthninja4299]

Simon, did West Ham United not move into the Olympic Stadium in London and get the taxpayer to pay for it's conversation into a venue that's suitable for football? I'm not saying United should do this but at least acknowledge the truth. And City moved into the commonwealth stadium so they didn't fully pay for that themselves either

[@GragarTheGreat]

Exactly West Ham basically live in a big council house

[@GeneralMilosivic-db9io]

So do City at just £2 million a year rent too ffs!!

[@Lovelydropp]

Yeah ur right West Ham and United are the same size of club. Spot on

[@graemewatkin7834]

Why should size matter You either have a process for having funding available or you don’t and plenty of clubs have had handouts including city spurs and West Ham.

[@Lovelydropp]

@@graemewatkin7834 Man City didn’t get a government handout to build their stadium 😂 the government provide grants every now, and then for small clubs, who can’t afford to build a stadium

[@markovilla1]

Talk Sport Title Writers clearly not EMBARRSED by their spelling.... it's obviously become a deliberate 'trademark' of theirs!

[@derekmain9914]

Why should the tax payer help pay for a stadium for Man Utd ? They always brag they are the biggest and richest club in the world if that’s the case then they can afford to pay for a rebuild or new stadium

[@MrCarrera28]

Because unfortunately rich people often get rich by spending other people's money. It's not right or just but it is how millionaires become billionaires.

[@lloydphillips7304]

Well said

[@carlosKH13]

Who on earth says we’re the richest club?? We’re billion in debt and have just had our majority shares bought by a local businessman. Think of the tourism and prestige it will bring to the city. In some other countries almost every stadium is paid for by the government.

[@matthewm3869]

ok I'm not completely for taxpayer spending, but surely you know there's more nuance to it. The stadium isn't for Man United solely, it would house plenty of other events that citizens would be attending and obviously it creates jobs for those living in Manchester. Still don't agree with it tbh, but this is a simpleton take.

[@Tarek_ElMaddah]

@@carlosKH13 Arsenal built their stadium by their own money… 20 years struggle in fourth position just to get the stadium construction money

[@x_MVP]

Embarrasing a club being £1bn in debt standing there with their hand out. Like their waiting for a cab

[@jameshall6061]

Embarrassing? 🤣🤣🤣says a Numbskull who hides behind a pseudonym

[@chrisking9700]

Spurs, west ham and city did it

[@x_MVP]

@@chrisking9700 Arsenal didn’t

[@willtallis5275]

@@x_MVPbut they could have if they tried the goverment love London

[@x_MVP]

@@willtallis5275 yeah but we’re not broke standing there like Oliver Twist ‘please tax payers can we have some more’

[@paulgeorge8631]

so everton are getting relegated for paying for the cost of a new stadium, but man united want to get given one for free - it what world would this be fair - this is embarressing, that he is even asking for this. its not what i want to here from a new owner - this is something the glazers would ask for

[@samwize28]

who is asking for a stadium for free?

[@willtallis5275]

He wants a contribution as the goverment promised levelling up funds it’s about time the north got some of the big pot and it’s embarrassing Everton building a stadium when they can barley stay in the league and don’t buy players to improve their club enjoy that stadium in the championship because it will probably ruin your club

[@BiggAlmilky]

Wasn't the Etihad built part of the commonwealth games that Man City then leased for 250 years. The money they've saved on not building a stadium they have put a small fraction back into the local area!!

[@solskjaer1195]

City play in a council owned stadium despite being owned by a Prince worth Billions. They have it on a 200 year lease or something daft like that. Not a word ever gets said about that. Like it or not but Manchester United is one of the biggest clubs and therefore brands in the entire country. We are a major attraction for people in the GM area, further afield in the UK and also abroad too.

[@environm3ntalist549]

City are paying rent to the City council of millions every year.

[@jambo191]

🤣deluded and overstating the importance of your washed club

[@alfiesmith3450]

@@jambo191your watching videos about Manchester United, if we were "washed" you would not be watching

[@solskjaer1195]

@@jambo191 One of the most stupid comments in the history of KZbin. There's no bigger football club in the UK. Doesn't matter how many trophies the Sheikh continues to pay for at City....they won't ever be a bigger club than us. How many washed clubs get 75,000 fans every home game? 😂

[@deanlatimer2323]

city are bigger and remain relevant! and i don't even support them​@solskjaer1195

[@nadimlaichi2410]

This is the problem with Americans sports. Billionaires use tax payer money to fund stadiums and relocate teams if the city refuses

[@IanDavis-fs8dd]

Jim Ratcliffe isn't American.

[@ravd8082]

Jim ratcliffe has 3 billion cash in the bank

[@reecewoodman4755]

Relocate them to London where their fan base is at.

[@nadimlaichi2410]

@@ravd8082 so do most NFL owners. They didn't get rich by spending their money. They got rich by spending other people's money. NHL NBA MLB MLS you name its the same game. Build what I want or I relocate to another city where they will. Countless examples of this over the last 30 years. Old Trafford is a gem like most football stadiums I've seen in Britain. Needs an upgrade sure but united doesn't need a new home. The main difference is most football clubs are a massive part of their communities identity regardless of what division you are so someone trying to relocate man united or Derby county would never work. People would be up in arms. With the exception of a few teams across the spectrum that is North American sports most teams don't have that kind of support.

[@LeeTAZ-sl7de]

But nobody had a problem with oil rich man city getting 35 mil of tax payers money to redevelope there stadium.

[@joshlawson111]

Simon said the house prices around the area will go up but only saw from one perspective. Home owners in that area would be happy because the value of their properties would increase and they could take equity out etc.

[@grndouwn7338]

equally, people who have lived in that area their whole lives will be priced out of ever being able to buy, and rent prices will go up pricing locals out - clearly have never heard of gentrification

[@haveanotherpinacolada]

@@grndouwn7338And council tax will increase as it's based on property value.

[@rhysjaggar4677]

I read the Wharfside regeneration 'master plan' document and it has precisely zero provision to increase public transport. It basically expects every extra visitor to either walk or cycle to Old Trafford. It's a green la-la land proposal utterly divorced from the consequential requirement for transport infrastructure to mirror the size of a major venue.....

[@adilabbas8628]

Or get a taxi. 20 quid I charge from victoria warehouse to deansgate. Cash only please

[@davidlancaster4476]

could somebody tell me of the interview ratcliffe gave where he asked for government money ' cause i cant find it, or maybe the journalist who put that story out.

[@Kspat2]

I get the resistance against taxpayer money being used but the entire community benefits from United. Shops, Restaurants, Pubs, Hotels, so to act like MU are the only ones benefiting from it is shortsighted.

[@jordanb966]

Someone should suggest to jim that they should build the “Wembley of the north” closer to Newcastle and see how quickly he shuts it down

[@chrisdonnelly7401]

sir jim there for the dividends at the end of the year, show many the pictures of sir jim at old trafford before buy in, he was a chelsea fan before chelsea sold

[@elaineblackhurst1509]

Not sure I’ve ever heard Old Trafford described as ‘South Manchester’ Jim: WSW at best. By the way, it’s actually in the borough of Trafford, (bordering Salford and Manchester); it does not fall within the boundaries of the city council.

[@johngraham7145]

Isn't the fact that Everton are building a new stadium with mostly borrowed money and their own money ( or lack of it ) the reason they have failed the FFP process. Maybe the tax payers can also fund national stadiums in the Midlands and the North East too.

[@PALWE]

Fund one stadium, fund them all. Only fair. But money will end up talking and brown envelopes for decision makers to rule United favour

[@OSOK7]

I hope he does a better job with Man Utd than his track history suggests

[@anthonymellor174]

Newton Heath: The Birthplace of the Theatre of Dreams Jim Radcliffe should consider constructing a new stadium, while transforming the venerable Old Trafford into a beacon of history. This iconic stadium could serve a multifaceted purpose: a museum celebrating Manchester United's rich heritage, a training ground complementing Carrington, and a dedicated arena for the women's team, symbolizing progress and respect for the sport's female athletes. Incorporating a tribute to the Munich disaster within this historical context would honor the legacy of those who have shaped the club. Furthermore, the railway line adjacent to Old Trafford presents an opportunity to forge a physical and symbolic link to Newton Heath, underscoring the area's pivotal role in the club's origins. As Jim Radcliffe hails from Failsworth, he is undoubtedly aware of Newton Heath's significance in the annals of Manchester United, known as the cradle of the Theatre of Dreams. This connection is not merely historical but a living testament to the unwavering loyalty of the fans, whose support remains steadfast regardless of the team's standings.

[@yarp123123123123123]

Simon Jordan should feel EMBARRSED at how he went bankrupt with crystal palace but the banks saved him.

[@kyriakosgeorgiou3735]

you still didn’t answer

[@williamsmith9315]

How is it possible to become bankrupt, and yet still be saved by the bank?

[@swannnny]

​@@williamsmith9315 the club went bankrupt, not Simon jordan

[@SuperArsenal4444]

Cry more baby bot

[@charliespeary2503]

Someone wasn’t top of economics class were they

[@user-ji9sg6ci6b]

Why the hell should the taxpayers fork out all the millions of pounds to them totally out. Of order

[@juliogeordio7358]

He owns a small share in the club and he thinks he’s the top man . This will end badly

[@g-stavflights4578]

Imagine thinking you're on level-pegging with Sky Sports and then getting the spelling of "embarrassed" so hopelessly wrong in your click-bait titles. 🤦‍♂

[@ste4392]

Does it not depends on what money the stadium can generate back, in the form of tax?

[@jonhayes7322]

I agree that National fixtures should be played around the country, and FA CUP semi finals return to old Trafford and Villa park and the emirates etc which suits the semi finalists re city v Liverpool to Wembley is ludicrous

[@johnpaulreed4862]

So man United fans have a go at City for having a council stadium now they want taxpayers to help them build there's. Embarrassing.

[@Wearethewingmakers]

Im a United fan and a former Universal Credit agent, which means ive seen and heard extreme poverty and if this happens it will absolutely be despicable and ill be ashamed. Taxpayer money should not be used for this when people are literally going hungry!

[@willtallis5275]

But it’s okay to pay borris Johnson dad millions to Sell his house for a railway we’ve spent billions on and won’t finish and then to find out he never sold the house but kept the money so you can’t talk about money when all universal credit goes to young girls who get pregnant by cliche or druggies and ex prisoners normal people who struggle looking for work and finding work can’t get it

[@shoji-josuzuki1641]

They should go ahead with it, use tax payers money to build it but then make sure United don't own the stadium and sign an agreement to say that can't build another one for 100 years, then make United have to pay a premium to use it, have to pay for all maintenance even when they are not using it, have a percentage of revenue (for all matches and events) going towards helping fund the NHS and various local charities So United don't have to pay to build a stadium, but instead the government will use the United name and commercial success to generate money to benefit the UK for decades to come. Probably a ridiculous idea in so many ways but we might as well find a way to make money off such a massive club if we can and give back to the community like they say they want to do.

[@Skizzores]

The Council built the Eithad. City rent the stadium. United should stay at Old Trafford and redevelop it themselves, to relocate would be to consign 100+ history to the bin. Old Trafford is Uniteds home!

[@somedaysoonsunshine]

While I truly understand the history of Old Trafford is important, if the best choice is to build a new stadium, nostalgia shouldn't get in the way. Football clubs have to evolve or they go down. I don't hear any Arsenal fan complaining they're not playing at highbury anymore. Having said that, I'd prefer a solution that keeps Man Utd playing on that iconic ground. Whatever is best for the future of the club is the best option.

[@Michael_M991]

If anybody should be “EMBARRASSED” it should be the TalkSPORT admins for uploading this video with that spelling. Get a grip. Joke of an organization these days - instead of reporting news you give biased BS views that are seemingly ALWAYS AGAINST Man United for clicks and likes. It’s boring now guys.

[@somedaysoonsunshine]

Depends on the return of investment. If a new stadium breaths new life into impoverished areas and creates employment, extra tourism who'll spend money in the city of Manchester,I don't mind that tax money will be used because the money will flow back to people. But I can imagine it will create a precedent for other clubs to start knocking on the goverments door. Tax money is often used on projects that are not important to me personally, but that's democracy and I'm ok with that.

[@randomgeneratedname6035]

The man has only just joined the club and he's already looking for ways to save his money 😂😂

[@willtallis5275]

Like anyone with money city’s stadium was build for the games don’t say anything about that beucase the council make million from it and don’t for 1 second think Simon’s best mate levy will pay that money back becuase he won’t

[@GamingExplorerMike]

Only been in job 5 minutes and wanting money 😂. Lower your player wages. There's an idea

[@ChunBoonNg]

lol please pay electrical bill, paychecks to the nurses, teachers and many other who need it more

[@mrdeafa25]

I live in Hull and all the prime housing developments are massively funded out of 'Levelling-Up money'. Basically, already wealthy property developers who are mainly from other cities are being paid 50% of their costs to build flats all over the city centre. We all thought the levelling-up fund was to improve transport and infrastructure to start bringing us up to par with the wealthy south. Silly us. It is obvious that the amount of Grant-Aid doled out is more than enough to pay for each development without any cash used by the developer yet on paper they are supposed to pay half. With some dubious accounting skills they are getting prime properties for nothing! There is surely massive corruption at play and I guess the Man Utd mob are sniffing at the same trough.

[@smaddison3854]

Bro relax hes not asking for your money

[@kevinpillay6103]

Simon Jordan is a poor man compared to Sir Jim. Simon is failed club owned who almost lost the club his father gave him to be the custodian.

[@wickedmanrick2582]

Well he is who ever pays tax

[@lemonfarmthailand]

At no point is he going to speak with this pair of United haters.

[@JakeEvansForteAlexander]

How do I block TalkSport videos popping up on my feed after I've unsubscribed?

[@Villain1874]

Tax payers money will not fund rebuilding that hole called Old Trafford.

[@davidbennett3833]

Begging for public money is pitiful. Pathetic.

[@rLxJake]

Turning down free money is more embarrassing. If you can get it then use it.

[@ThereAre2TypesOfPeople]

As a Utd fan I'd be embarrassed if it is indeed true they're looking for a taxpayer handout. It's our problem, the clubs problem, not the nations. The amount being touted as a grant or whatever is ridiculous.

[@samwize28]

I disagree. If the stadium is going to be used by the rest of the country then they should contribute to its construction. Nobody bat an eyelid when Citys stadium was paid for by tax payer money just to host the commonwealth games for a week....

[@jameshall6061]

​@@samwize28Yep,and is still being leased by a bunch of head chopping barbarians.

[@rakimrobinsonMCFC]

No one else asked for this. Who else wants to use ure stadium. City do not own their stadium they lease it from the City.

[@ThereAre2TypesOfPeople]

@@samwize28 Fair point, but me personally I didn't agree with that happening either so I ain't gonna suddenly gonna change my tune because it's my club trying it. I understand it, I just don't like the idea.

[@samwize28]

@@rakimrobinsonMCFC a lease is ownership genius. You own the asset for the lease duration.

[@zacswannick2868]

Erm excuse me didn't city get that stadium for free it's a council house in reality 🤷🏼

[@stevenrichardson7882]

They can hire the stadium to the FA or whoever and make money that way rather than being subsidised by the tax payers and still charging the FA???

[@malachifullerton3042]

What size are the rooms in simons Hotel?

[@Joe-on8om]

Not being able to spell embarrassed is pretty... Embarrassing

[@anthonyburrow3383]

Ask the glaziers for the money……

[@9304br]

The Etihad was built buy Manchester City Council, And leased to City ?

[@CLNSOLUTIONS]

Leased, meaning they ger a return and probably a profit.

[@Yesman10]

Wtf Real Madrid have been milking Spanish government money for decades, come off it.

[@kurt5079]

Radcliffe never said anything about using public funds on the stadium or area. He said a conversation has to be had with the government to redevelop in Manchester. It is the infrastructure in the area that is not fit for fans getting to games on matchdays. Talksh!te just using UTD for clicks again...

[@TheBatman22]

I'm a Man Utd fan and I think it's ridiculous to ask tax payers to pay for a new stadium. I'm also a United fan who wants to keep Old Trafford, so this probably backs my feelings on it. Simon Jordan is right tho, you can't take a payment of 1 billion, then ask tax payers to build your stadium, that is insulting.

[@samwize28]

- tax payers helped pay for City and west ham stadiums. Nobody cared then - OT isnt fit for purpose. New stadium is required. OT should be downsized and used as youth stadium/museum - The north needs a major event venue for CL finals/Internationals/NFL/Exhibitions. The closest northern major stadium currently is... Old trafford! - if the pot of money Jim is asking for isnt spent towards new old trafford, it would only get spent on yet another development in london somewhere that 99% of the north would never even know about yet alone use.

[@shaunyams]

why can't anyone use a spellchecker at TalkSport?

[@andyh323]

The arrogance of this man, falls in line with that of entitled Man U fans. There is also an element of that in many Mancunians, I know because my father was one, but that is pride and a good thing. Transforming pride into entitlement is distasteful. Oh, and well said Simon.

[@stevecrowe1489]

Spot on Simon, why should fans of other clubs essentially be paying for Man Utd's stadium? Wembley is the England team, Man Utd is just a club like any other.

[@jaredjones2443]

Because the extra fans that will be there on a match day will spend money in the area while they are in Manchester. Obviously.

[@jambo191]

exactly

[@paulconway9757]

Why is a ludicrous ask..? The steel works and other.billionaires have been doing the same for years ..

[@jonhayes7322]

Old Trafford is the 3rd largest stadium in the country….

[@philiphancock8324]

Perhaps the glazers thought the public would put their hand in their pockets if an English man was on board Jim wanted in and glazers are just using him to face it

[@edwardferry8247]

This man is a British tax exile both personally and with his businesses, he is the same as Dyson. The way he keeps being lauded by the media is nauseating.

[@usernameheda]

go ahead, but then they have to sell OT to the local council and pay to use it like City have to

[@charlybeagrie1119]

Forget a new stadium,particularly one paid for with an Aberdeen supporter,s tax, what Man U need to build is a winning team.

[@brianbrunt3636]

We dont need a 2nd national stadium. Sounds like an excuse to squeeze taxpayers money

[@ofofononoiwa9397]

United needs to move because renovation of old Trafford would cut down entrances cut down efficiency, increase the cost and increase the time. People need to understand they have two years to enjoy Old Trafford and after that they could put all their effort into the two year stadium and in that way the transition is easier smother and more lucrative. People need to think

[@matthewlee8725]

We're the biggest club in the country and the single most important factor in the Premier League being the biggest, most followed league in world football. Of course the rest of the country should help pay for our new stadium. They should be honoured.

[@rohanharridge5579]

Snide AF if true. Londoners already get a disproportionate amount of taxpayers' money spent on infrastructure projects for them as it is.

[@JRLeemo]

Manchester United fans don’t feel embarrassed when it comes to Man City fans in the slightest 🤣🤣 and I’m a fan of neither club and I know that

[@deanlatimer2323]

city's fans are a class above mate, u should try and get to a game now & again

[@yorkshirelad1050]

@@deanlatimer2323 You have obviously never been on their ‘Blue Moon’ forum…..

[@deanlatimer2323]

@@yorkshirelad1050 I'm a Geordie mate, we support our local club much like city

[@jamesphillips5926]

As someone who's lived both in the south and the North for many years. The division is massive.

[@JamieOBrien-bc6ov]

No the embarrassing part is having players like weghorst and martial and Anthony and a manager who gets destroyed by any team in top 8 , the team has given enough charity to mentally challenged players like martial and rashford what’s wrong with getting a little back

[@samwize28]

- tax payers helped pay for City and west ham stadiums. Nobody cared then - OT isnt fit for purpose. New stadium is required. OT should be downsized and used as youth stadium/museum - The north needs a major event venue for CL finals/Internationals/NFL/Exhibitions. The closest northern major stadium currently is... Old trafford! and thats falling apart. - if the pot of money Jim is asking for isnt spent towards new old trafford, it would only get spent on yet another development in london somewhere that 99% of the north would never even know about yet alone use

[@alexking805]

As a united fan… I’m alright with it 🤣🤣🤣

[@andrewdavies1383]

Simon Jordan Wasn't the man City stadium built for the commonwealth games and 110 million of that came out of sport England and Manchester Council funds

[@IRISHATLANTIC]

Mr.Radcliffe loves the public taxes, except when it comes to contributing. How is the weather in Monaco Mr.Ratcliffe?

[@jumpingalaxies951]

I agree, but the comment about the being a sting in the tail about leveling up is like saying, let's devastate local areas so houses are cheaper. Stupid.

[@grndouwn7338]

he means you're not considering locals and natives to the area who will inevitably be priced out of living in their own hometown

[@jumpingalaxies951]

@@grndouwn7338 so, deprive areas, keep them in poverty, low wages, and poor local facilities or else they will have to pay more for a home. This is crucifying a false idol. The issue here isn't regenerating an area.

[@grndouwn7338]

@galaxies951 Not just more for owning a home, there will be a surcharge on everything. You're missing that the people who are currently living in deprived areas, in poverty and low wages, they will still be in those same situations it's just now they will be forced to move somewhere else. It will be wealthy people who move into the areas that will displace the people who already live there because the locals will just not be able to compete financially. I'm not saying don't regenerate, what I am saying is it's not as simple as just doing that and voila problem solved.

[@jumpingalaxies951]

@@grndouwn7338 so, to repeat myself, you're anti investment and regeneration.

[@jyotirmoypan826]

Doesn’t new stadiums help bring more visitors and thereby more revenue for the government

[@kennyw218]

To Manchester?

[@jonathankennedy1715]

Give him what he wants but only if the greedy thieving Glazers leave the club

[@dishevelment]

He is just another Glazer with better pr. Who failed to invest in OT ? Let that filth sort it out

[@centurion8446]

If he has an issue take it up with his now co-owners

[@LilHazTV]

It’s not the 2nd biggest stadium ? What about twickenham

[@jonathanlupalezwi5951]

Football stadiums

[@iangwynne77]

There's a perfectly decent stadium just a mile or so away at the Etihad if they want international games in the north. Ridiculous.

[@mattbarker3873]

Too small

[@environm3ntalist549]

Yep and it’s a stadium which is currently receiving a big upgrade project to take capacity to 60000 plus and enhanced facilities.

[@stealthninja4299]

City didn't even build the Etihad. You do know it was originally built for the commonwealth games?😂

[@environm3ntalist549]

@@stealthninja4299 what is your point?

[@samuelh4177]

😂😂😂😂

[@kingulv]

Didn’t city do that? Dafuq is this double standard?

[@environm3ntalist549]

No they didn’t do that.

[@jhpfdijtuiweruot]

@@environm3ntalist549 Yes they did. The vast majority if the stadium was funded by Sport England, which is a government institution funded by the taxpayer. You're welcome...

[@yarp123123123123123]

yes, city got a free stadium, Sport England payed a massive chunk of it and manchester city council payed the rest, all tax payers money.

[@environm3ntalist549]

@@yarp123123123123123 try looking at the history of the stadium. The alternative to City buying it was the stadium becoming a white elephant as athletics fell through. City saved the tax payer having to foot a bigger bill. City paid 25 million plus taking on the maintenance of the asset.

[@environm3ntalist549]

@@jhpfdijtuiweruot could you explain to me the alternative financial option that would have delivered better value for the tax payer at the point the athletics proposal became non viable? It’s a very different set of circumstances than that faced today with Jimbos proposal.

[@db1418]

No, not now and not ever.

[@jose-Maki]

Well real madrid have suited their stadium to host nfl and concerts like spurs have done so it cant be that bad of an idea, florentino knows how to make money so if hes doing it surely its the right thing to do at united also.

[@TheAngryWexican.]

How about West Ham and Manchester City then? Should they feel embarrassed how they got their stadiums?

[@grndouwn7338]

both don't own their stadiums they are leased, unlike utd. who outright owns old trafford

[@johnmccadden9963]

Old Trafford hosts the top Rugby matches already. Concerts and even boxing not long ago.

[@samwize28]

and everyone is in agreement that Old Trafford is an embarrassment. There are literally chunks of concrete falling down in the concourses and the traffic is a nightmare. hence the need for a new stadium that fixes these issues

[@johnmccadden9963]

@@samwize28 I go to every match and have yet to see a leaky roof. There are certainly no chunks of concrete falling down! 😅. How would they get a safety certificate and be allowed to let people in?

[@samwize28]

@@johnmccadden9963 roof leaks constantly and there is public footage of concrete literally falling down. you need tospend more time in other stadiums and open your eyes. OT is not fit for purpose. theres a reason why rivals sing ''old trafford is falling down''

[@johnmccadden9963]

@@samwize28 I've spent lots of time in other stadiums including Luton last week. It's not exactly the San Siro. Don't tell me that grounds like that and Fulham, Everton etc, are more modern than Old Trafford. Jealous rival fans sing it, even while inside it, because, like you, they want it to be true.

[@johnmccadden9963]

​@@samwize28 You can't believe any footage these days. Especially anti United propaganda. There's also a film of rain cascading into the public toilets. People believe it gladly. The problem is, the floor tiles are orange and they don't exist in Old Trafford.

[@rickyspanish1033]

As Homer Simpson once said, "You take forever to say nothing"

[@TheJohnboyhunter]

As someone who lives in the North of England, why should taxes that I pay go towards building Man Utd a new stadium? The only people who are going to benefit are the fans of one of the richest clubs in the world.

[@cjames21]

Why not get the tax payer to fund it…they funded the city stadium every time they out petrol on the car!!

[@rpm412]

whoever wrote the banner should be EMBARRSED.

[@RichardMason-gj9ue]

We shouldn’t leave Old Trafford simple as I hate the fact the rugby is played at our ground it’s a football ground nothing more. Look at West Ham yeah i get Upton Park was a little dump but they hate that new stadium

[@kevinpillay6103]

New day and new topic for Simon to have a go at Jim Ratcliffe and United. The failed football club owner giving advice again to people way out of his league.

[@jamesmcconnachie3491]

How much did city's stadium cost them?

[@grndouwn7338]

city do not own the stadium it's owned by the council

[@del8boy]

Jim question for you, do you pay tax here in the UK

[@dopeydave4305]

Why have Everton got a 10 point deduction over 20 mill loan and other teams get given stadiums and utd want government funding? I’m a little confused

[@sheenyheed]

Proving why you're called dopeydave eh 😂😂😂

[@dopeydave4305]

@@sheenyheedso you have no idea either then?

[@what_im_eatin_uk]

Seems like a penny pincher, won't pay for Dan Ashworth, wants a free stadium