Dr Dan: Man United ‘in danger’ after £19m reveal and ‘Tottenham have gone in heavy’
Man United are “in danger” of falling behind their rivals when it comes to the facilities at Old Trafford.
So says finance expert and new Football Insider columnist Doctor Dan Plumley, speaking exclusively about United’s latest quarterly report.
The figures published on 17 November show that United earned £18.8m in matchday income for the three months leading up to September.
Extrapolated over the course of the season, that would mean they are on course to bring in £75.2m.
The Glazers sanctioned a £20m investment into the facilities at their 74,000-capacity home over the summer.
But Plumley warns that United could begin to lag behind if they do not continue to invest.
The Sheffield Hallam University expert told Football Insider: “It has been levelled at the Glazers that they haven’t invested in infrastructure.
“Hospitality is within that. The stadium is still a good capacity even without that investment.
“Maybe the club have looked at it and judged that it isn’t a strategic priority at the moment.
“They know what they can generate from a matchday and they know they have other revenue streams they can tap into.
“Other infrastructure development comes at a cost. Then you start to look at the way they’re operating, which might be a bit prohibitive.
“There comes a point where you’re in danger of falling too far behind your rivals in that space, especially with corporate hospitality.
“Tottenham have really gone heavy on it with their new stadium and it will pay off for them further down the line.”
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