Kid Icarus Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Do we have any images of the original plan? I've saw them at the time and on one of the B&W videos, but haven't seen it recently. I wonder if that'll ever be revisited as an option now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lazarus Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 1 hour ago, RodneyCisse said: 69,069k is clearly the only answer. 80085k (For the old calculator nerds) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Good plan, shame it never happened in hindsight, I'm sure that to most it would feel like home by now. Moving SJP should be completely out of the question tbh, it's what makes the city and the club unique. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 44 minutes ago, kisearch said: Like this hastily drawn monstrosity? Wonder how long it would take to demolish and clear the Milburn and SJH stands, because we could build a large part of that with SJP unaffected, then we could play with just the Gallowgate and East Stand until that final side of the new stadium is completed. We obviously couldn't play while they demolished the Milburn and SJH stands though so if we could get away with it could that be done in the summer? Or even reduced to a safe level so that whats left over could be demolished while we play in SJP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 (edited) 7 minutes ago, carpetman1 said: You contradict yourself. If it would feel like home, why should moving be out of the question? Been a match-going fan since 74. Let's go back to the piss-soaked covered Leazes, then the uncovered Leazes. More home-like? It would feel like home because it's now 25 years later. I was young enough then that the move wouldn't have meant anything to me and tradition in general didn't mean anything to me, but it does now that I'm older. By moving being out of the question I meant further than Leazes Park, which probably would have been a decent compromise. Edited October 14, 2021 by kisearch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie Broon Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 1 minute ago, kisearch said: It would feel like home because it's now 25 years later. I was young enough then that the move wouldn't have meant anything to me and tradition in general didn't mean anything to me, but it does now that I'm older. What makes St. James Park unique wouldn't really be lost by moving to Castle Leazes, it's still really central and actually more elevated than St. James Park so would still be likely to be visible across the city. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 (edited) This is a rough guide of the conservation and planning constraints (ignoring any construction constraints, ownership or anything to do with the Freemen): Leazes Terrace is as protected as you can possibly get. Grade I listed means you're not going to be able to touch it, incorporate it etc - it's just a non starter. Not only that but you're not going to be allowed to build up or any closer in any way which further impacts upon its historical setting. Its residential use adds to this constraint as any building upwards would result in increased shadowing and loss of light. It's also very unlikely this use could ever be changed - the original use of any listed building is part of its cache and historical significance and any change to this is usually considered detrimental. Particularly because it usually requires internal changes to the fabric (which all need consent). You need significant justification to change the use of a Grade I listed building - proof that it's unviable in current form, that it's going to disrepair etc. Basically that for it's continued survival change of use is the only option - which is clearly not the case here. So any extension to the East Stand is basically a non-starter I think. Maybe a whole rebuild, incorporation of safe standing might boost numbers slightly. But probably barely worth it. Plonking it directly into Leazes Park is also a no-goer. Although this is only Grade II listed - you couldn't just build a stadium right in the middle of it. Its intrinsic historic layout is part of its historic significance. It would also probably not significantly improve the setting of Leazes Terrace. However - Leazes Park has changed a bit over time since it was first laid out. A proposal on Castle Leazes would likely infringe slightly on the north-west extremes of Leazes Park, but would also see it expanded and enhanced on the site of the current SJP, and would dramatically improve the setting of Leazes Terrace. There's an argument there that any harmful impact to the original footprint of Leazes Park is outweighed by the wider benefits - particularly the setting of Leazes Terrace. Edited October 14, 2021 by ponsaelius Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 What a lad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Love stuff like this. As long as the ground is still in the city centre, I wouldn't mind it moved a few yards for extra capacity. It must be unique though. It has to have something different to every other stadium. Spurs can fuck off. I want a one like the Allianz or that Birds nest thing in China. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
manorpark Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 (edited) 32 minutes ago, ponsaelius said: This is a rough guide of the conservation and planning constraints (ignoring any construction constraints, ownership or anything to do with the Freemen): Leazes Terrace is as protected as you can possibly get. Grade I listed means you're not going to be able to touch it, incorporate it etc - it's just a non starter. Not only that but you're not going to be allowed to build up or any closer in any way which further impacts upon its historical setting. Its residential use adds to this constraint as any building upwards would result in increased shadowing and loss of light. It's also very unlikely this use could ever be changed - the original use of any listed building is part of its cache and historical significance and any change to this is usually considered detrimental. Particularly because it usually requires internal changes to the fabric (which all need consent). You need significant justification to change the use of a Grade I listed building - proof that it's unviable in current form, that it's going to disrepair etc. Basically that for it's continued survival change of use is the only option - which is clearly not the case here. So any extension to the East Stand is basically a non-starter I think. Maybe a whole rebuild, incorporation of safe standing might boost numbers slightly. But probably barely worth it. Plonking it directly into Leazes Park is also a no-goer. Although this is only Grade II listed - you couldn't just build a stadium right in the middle of it. Its intrinsic historic layout is part of its historic significance. It would also probably not significantly improve the setting of Leazes Terrace. However - Leazes Park has changed a bit over time since it was first laid out. A proposal on Castle Leazes would likely infringe slightly on the north-west extremes of Leazes Park, but would also see it expanded and enhanced on the site of the current SJP, and would dramatically improve the setting of Leazes Terrace. There's an argument there that any harmful impact to the original footprint of Leazes Park is outweighed by the wider benefits - particularly the setting of Leazes Terrace. Your second image is very similar to the 1997 proposals, except they had the indoor arena (half the size of SJP) where SJP used to be . . . Edited October 14, 2021 by manorpark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Surely it can be moved south west a bit and build on Barrack Road, then just tunnel underneath once its done to bring Barrack rd back. Might need to raze St James' Point but I cant imagine anyone will care. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
manorpark Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 1 hour ago, kisearch said: Do we have any images of the original plan? I've saw them at the time and on one of the B&W videos, but haven't seen it recently. I wonder if that'll ever be revisited as an option now. Posted them a few posts back - https://newcastle-online.org/topic/4883-st-james-park-caulkin-sd-advertising-to-remain-for-the-short-term/?do=findComment&comment=6910261 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Ashley selling that plot of land for a couple of million... genius. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toon No9 Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 5 hours ago, Decky said: Wonder how long it would take to demolish and clear the Milburn and SJH stands, because we could build a large part of that with SJP unaffected, then we could play with just the Gallowgate and East Stand until that final side of the new stadium is completed. We obviously couldn't play while they demolished the Milburn and SJH stands though so if we could get away with it could that be done in the summer? Or even reduced to a safe level so that whats left over could be demolished while we play in SJP. That would be awesome! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 4 hours ago, STM said: It must be unique though. It has to have something different to every other stadium. Spurs can fuck off. I want a one like the Allianz or that Birds nest thing in China. Genuinely think we'll have the best stadium in the world and it will be incredibly unique. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Is expanding the Gallowgate a non starter given Ashley's cuntish sale of the land behind it? If it is able to happen, I'd rather see us extend the Gallowgate and bring us to ~60,000 than see a new stadium built. SJP is just too special imo, money should be invested in modernising it; The Platinum Club and areas like that and Bar 1892 should be very modernised. I saw a clip of the 93-94 season review and the Platinum Club has not changed since 1993 when it opened. It's dreadful. Modernise it, give it a sports bar like appearance with added benefits of being a member there given that STs there cost around a grand. Modernise the concourses elsewhere in the ground. Try and mirror the concourses in Spurs' ground but make them unique to Newcastle; Wylam Brewery beer, locally made food, et cetera. Improve the bogs and all that shite. Clean up the brickwork outside the ground, the roofs, et cetera. Just modernise SJP and bring into the 2020s and if expanding the Gallowgate is an option, do it. We may well be able to fill a 65-75k ground for big games v Man Utd, Chelsea, big European games et cetera. But when we're playing Norwich at home midweek, are we going to sell out a ground that big? I have doubts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantail Breeze Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 As long as we don’t end up with a hideous flatpack stadium like Leicester, Southampton, Reading, Derby etc. I’ll be fine. I’d rather we find a way to add 10k seats to SJP than move elsewhere if it’s for the sake of another 10k seats or so. Spurs’ stadium is obviously nice but there is something missing compared to the older stadiums. Can’t put my finger on it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Wouldn't be surprised if the club could buy the land back. The developer that bought it is dodgy as fuck. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Just now, Fantail Breeze said: As long as we don’t end up with a hideous flatpack stadium like Leicester, Southampton, Reading, Derby etc. I’ll be fine. I’d rather we find a way to add 10k seats to SJP than move elsewhere if it’s for the sake of another 10k seats or so. Spurs’ stadium is obviously nice but there is something missing compared to the older stadiums. Can’t put my finger on it. .com sort of nailed it when we won there in August 2019; Quote A claimed £850m outlay gets you the second largest stadium in the Premier League behind Old Trafford, with around 2,300 more seats than their local rivals, Arsenal. Constructed over part of the footprint of the former White Hart Lane ground, it's genuinely impressive inside and out. Some of the same problems evident with cramped facilities in the away section at the Emirates were experienced here, but the concourse TVs came in very hand after coverage of the Bournemouth versus Manchester City ended and the climax of the Ashes Cricket was shown. The incredible end to that was greeted with great celebrations and rare "Ingerlund" chants from our lot. The local transport infrastructure hasn't kept pace with the needs of an extra 25,000 spectators and is still a work in progress, with the new White Hart Lane Overground station due to open for the next home game here. A deal was rumoured to have been struck earlier this year to rename that to "Tottenham Hotspur", but that seems to have bitten the dust (rivals Arsenal were more successful when getting Gillespie Road tube station renamed to Arsenal back in 1932). To that end, home fans are encouraged to use bars inside the stadium post-match to stagger demand for trains as is the case at Brighton and Hove Albion's Amex Stadium. On today's evidence, the biggest problem that Spurs have with their lovely new home is stopping home fans from snoozing mid-match or popping off to visit the on-site microbrewery. This place is just too comfortable, and like Arsenal, the home atmosphere was non-existent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcjb Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 (edited) Get the best engineers and architechts involved and i can see them doing something to the Gallowgate at the very least. Can we knock it down and rebuild to add a steep angle to it and add more seating? It doesn't have to mirror the SJH stand design for now. Perhaps later, the SJH stand can mirror the new Gallowgate? Edited October 14, 2021 by nufcjb Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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