Flintoff makes appeal over Lancashire's Old Trafford plans (From Preston and Leyland Citizen)

Flintoff makes appeal over Lancashire's Old Trafford plans

12:25pm Wednesday 20th January 2010

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Andrew Flintoff has appealed for Cricket fans to petition Trafford Council to support Lancashire's redevelopment plans for Old Trafford.

The iconic all-rounder, who retired from Test cricket following last summer's Ashes success, has called on supporters to write to the council as they consider the county's extensive plans for renovations.

Flintoff's appeal read: "It's inconceivable to think that Test cricket will not be played at Old Trafford ever again, (but) 126 years of Test Match cricket at Old Trafford will come to an end if Trafford Council rejects Lancashire County Cricket Club's development plans for the ground when they meet in February."

Old Trafford was controversially left off the roster for Australia's tour in 2009 and with more competition for top fixtures than ever before, a significant overhaul of facilities is thought to be key to its future as a frontline venue.

Flintoff added: "The ground has played an important role in the history of our great sport and even now, continues to produce intriguing and entertaining encounters in front of sold out crowds.

"To date, over 3,400 people have signed our online petition to keep international cricket at Old Trafford... but it's become apparent that physical letters, whether via post or email, will carry more weight during the council's deliberation."

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