Lancashire to leave Old Trafford?

[The 3 little pigs]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/counties/lancashire/3239471.stm

Dont agree with that myself, Old Trafford has so much history about it, it would be a shame to ditch it all just for a few extra quid. :(

[Citysmith]

Nice one :thumbs:

More sport to the City of Manchester :clap:

[Rob]

I have very fond memories of Old Trafford - been a Lancashire fan all my life (although haven't been to a game for a few years now) and think that it does indeed hold a special place in cricket history.

However, that should not prevent the club from looking forward if a new purpose-built 21st century arena is a viable proposition.

I'm all for it.

[steveb]

I think its more that they have to consider moving due to Trafford Council being obstructive to the concerts that are now integral to Lancashires financial plans.

[bar]

It would be a shame to see them leave after 100+ years. I can understand their viewpoint though regarding concerts etc.

I heard somewhere that it is the oldest test ground in the world, can anyone confirm this?

[gothmog]

If Yorkshire can't drag themselves away from the poo-hole that is Headingley, I doubt Lancashire would ever leave the actually quite good Old Trafford :)

-- Jon

[Alan. b]

I have to say I am surprised about this, but given the fact that Old Trafford faces the risk of loosing their test match status then I suppose something has to be done about it.