 Some local objections emerged in response to the plans to use of the fields for the stadium . Residents opposed to the stadium were concerned that it would lead to parking problems and devaluation of their property . There were also concerns about the loss of green space . There were also Moston residents who supported the stadium proposals , believing the stadium would provide sports facilities and activities for local children and teenagers , improving the overall health of people in the area . By the end of the consultation process 5 @,@ 635 letters of support and 2 @,@ 226 letters of objection were received . – of these 7 @,@ 653 ( 97 @.@ 3 % ) were " standard letters " with supporters and objectors simply adding a signature . There were also six petitions with 854 names in support and 1 @,@ 420 names in objection . 
