Manchester United legends Gary Neville and Ryan Giggs had been hoping to open a hotel but the project has been delayed as they are 2 million pounds out of budget on their venture.The pals hoped to open 'Hotel Football' in the shadow of United's Old Trafford ground before the end of this month, but the project has been delayed.The 133-bed, ten-storey development, where rooms would cost 160 pounds-per-night, boasts a five-a-side football pitch on the roof and would be able to host 1,500 fans on match days.Former defender Neville, who is now a TV pundit, and wing wizard Giggs, United's assistant manager, plan to create up to 200 jobs at the hotel.But the pair has agreed to delay the opening by four months. The extra time would allow for improvements to the banqueting and conference facilities and for an extension to the football pitch.The delayed opening would cost them and their consortium an estimated 2 million pounds.A source revealed that the lads want to get everything spot on and don't want to cut any corners just to keep to a schedule. He added that it's only natural one wants to get it finished and open the doors as quickly as possible.A hotel spokesman revealed that they have decided to delay the opening until March so they can further develop unique features. 

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