Revealed: Man United chiefs 'mortified' by Sir Jim Ratcliffe's immigration comments amid fears for players - and now they could scupper new £2BILLION 100,000-seat stadium plans as key Labour leaders t
Senior Manchester United officials are 'mortified' by Sir Jim Ratcliffe's comments on immigration, amid fears over the impact on players and plans for a new £2billion stadium. This morning, they were assessing the damage at Old Trafford. Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe said on Wednesday that the UK has been 'colonised by immigrants'This morning, they were assessing the damage at Old Trafford. That this would be an investment not in Manchester United, but in the North. Only last month the Old Trafford Regeneration Mayoral Development Corporation was launched, with the aim to build 15,000 new homes and create 48,000 jobs for locals, and 90,000 across the country.
Source: Metro February 12, 2026 16:10 UTC
