What happened in Old Trafford task force meeting and the message it sends out for Manchester United

The Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham described the first Old Trafford task force meeting as 'introductory' and reiterated the decision is in Manchester United's hands.

It was announced last month that a task force to regenerate Old Trafford and the land around it had been created, and that it would be chaired by Lord Sebastian Coe.

Former United captain Gary Neville was appointed to the panel, along with Manchester Mayor Burnham and Sara Todd, chief executive of Trafford Council. The panel was created to explore all options but to closely examine the feasibility of a new building and wider regeneration.

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On record, Sir Jim Ratcliffe has said it's his preference to build a new Old Trafford, to create a 'Wembley of the north' and a 'stadium that's befitting the club and the brand'.

Lord Coe chaired the inaugural task force meeting on Monday and among the attendees was Collette Roche, who is United's chief operating officer, and it's understood senior club representatives will work hand-in-hand with the task force and be part of its meetings.

Burnham was asked by the Manchester Evening News what happened in the inaugural task force meeting and said: "It was an introductory meeting. We were all getting to know each other, although most of us knew each other already, but just scoping out what we could do.

"Obviously our role is to facilitate the club's decision. We're there to help with the information, evidence, perspective, sometimes adding broader perspective that sometimes the club aren't aware of.

"So it was very high-level introductory, but it was really good that