Whether it’s a redevelopment of Manchester United’s existing stadium - or a brand new £2billion 100,000-seater venue - the Theatre of Dreams as we know it will be gone.
As Andy Burnham and Gary Neville laid out more of the vision for Old Trafford at the Labour party conference it seems like an apt time to look back - and my how it’s changed over the years.
We delved deep into our archives for this lot and we hope you enjoy them. A little different to the play we had with AI the other day which gave us futuristic images of how the stadium could look in a few years.
9. Old Trafford in the 1960s
A spectacular aerial shot of Old Trafford hosting an FA Cup replay between United and Preston North End in 1966. Photo: Central Press/Hulton Archive/Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
10. Old Trafford in 1968
The legendary George Best playing at Old Trafford against Everton in 1968. Photo: Allsport UK/Allsport Photo: Getty Images
11. Old Trafford in the 1970s
Another major change at the ground was the replacement of the old roofs with their supporting pillars with modern cantilevered roofing to give fans an unobstructed view. This can be seen in this picture from a match in 1978. Photo: Liverpool FC via Getty Images Photo: Liverpool FC via Getty Images
12. Old Trafford in 1980
At one point a perimeter fence was also installed at Old Trafford to prevent fans from getting on the pitch, shown here in 1980. Photo: Duncan Raban/Allsport/Getty Images Photo: Getty Images