There were all sorts of complications surrounding the Hampden redevelopment, from the Taylor Report requirements appearing mid-plan to the city council withdrawing support. Not the mention the fundamental issue that Queens Park owned the stadium and had zero funds to contribute.
The people in charge, however, didn't make things any easier.
It is also very true that - to quote the Time article here, the "Tories Planned to Destroy Hampden Park".
It's rare to find a government that doesn't treat football and fans with contempt, but that particular government was worse than most.