_Rangers Ibrox
Pranav Shahaney
Tue 11 March 2025 16:10, UK
David Edgar has issued a verdict on Rangers moving into a new stadium as news emerged from Manchester United and Everton.
The Heart and Hand podcast host was asked for his views on a new home for Gers with Premier League side Everton moving into a new stadium for next season.
With INEOS taking over the footballing operations at United, reports of a new stadium to replace Old Trafford have surfaced as well.
Rangers fans
Rangers supporters at Ibrox
Ibrox replacement not an option for David Edgar
Gers play their home games at Ibrox and it has become an iconic spot in the city of Glasgow.
The stadium, which the club currently play at, was officially opened in December 1899 and it’s been their home since then.
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Given proposals of a tent-esque structure for Old Trafford, Edgar has stated unequivocally that he would not want something like that at Ibrox.
Via X, he wrote: “Not for me. It’s our home.”
Rangers play their home games at Ibrox.
Rangers must not follow Everton and Manchester United’s blueprint
Rangers’ decision to redevelop Ibrox, with a six-year plan laid out in 2024, rather than follow the path of Everton and Manchester United of building entirely new stadiums, stems from a blend of practicality, tradition and fan demand.
Ibrox, with its rich history and iconic status, is more than just a venue.
It’s a symbol of the club’s identity, cherished by over 40,000 season ticket holders and 20,000 fans on the waiting list.
Expanding to a 60,000 capacity over six years allows Rangers to meet this surging demand while preserving the emotional connection fans have with the ground, something a new build risks losing.
Facts Ibrox
Year Opened 1899
Capacity 50817
Architects Archibald Leitch, Gareth Hutchison
Field Size 105 × 68 metres
Facts on Ibrox, the home of Rangers Football Club
Unlike Everton’s move to Bramley-Moore Dock or Manchester United’s £2billion “Wembley of the North” vision, relocating Gers would face resistance due to logistical challenges such as playing elsewhere during construction and the dismissed pitch-lowering option due to water table issues.
Redeveloping Ibrox, with additions like the 1,000-seat cantilever and potential corner expansions, ensures continuity, keeps the club rooted in its Govan home and boosts revenue through increased gate receipts without abandoning heritage.
For Gers, modernising Ibrox is a pragmatic compromise that honors the past while securing a competitive future, avoiding the disconnect a shiny, unfamiliar stadium might bring.
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