bhoywhonder Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 1 hour ago, Izakaya said: If SJP ever does move I'd love to see the Angel moved to the hill to replace it. It's wasted being next to the A1. That...wouldn't work. I'm biting my tongue trying to say what a tremendously bad idea this is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1964 Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 2 hours ago, Big Geordie said: I bet no-one misses the old Gallowgate bogs! They were minging, seems mental remembering that was a just a grassed hill with concrete steps and a open toilet half way up. Imagine telling the yoof of today that they are your 'facilities'. They'd need counselling and a new disorder invented to explain their angst Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhoywhonder Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 1 hour ago, Whitley mag said: I’m sure our new owners could pull something like this off. Failing that another old git who’s happy to move to arena site or Castle Leazes. The atmosphere at 36000 St Jame’s under Keegan was something else, however since redevelopment the sound doesn’t carry around the ground. A purpose built stadium with good acoustics and better sight lines than level 7 brings would be my preferred option. Looks impressive but with a purpose built arena and conference centre underway on the quayside, I just don't see any demand for this. Lets just stick to what we're (supposedly) good at for now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novocastrian Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 Interesting discussion, it’s the location that’s hallowed for me not the current construction. I’d take a 60,000 modern ground that utilises innovative architectural planning to keep us at the same spot than a 75,000 super stadium on the outskirts of the city. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 14 hours ago, midds said: Booked a tour for myself and the boy tomorrow, part of his Xmas presents . I'll have a nose around and take a few pics Nice warm welcome and a free calendar for the bairn's bedroom wall Little things. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OverThere Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 They have to figure out how to move leazes terrace, even block by block if necessary. I get it's listed but is it that important to the National Heritage? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
manorpark Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 (edited) 29 minutes ago, Novocastrian said: Interesting discussion, it’s the location that’s hallowed for me not the current construction. I’d take a 60,000 modern ground that utilises innovative architectural planning to keep us at the same spot than a 75,000 super stadium on the outskirts of the city. Next to Newcastle Racecourse in Gosforth Park has been SO often mentioned in the past !! NO - let's stay in the City Centre. Edited December 11, 2021 by manorpark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 I'm sure listing of some description is justified but I must admit I've never understood why it's Grade I, ie among the tiny percentage of truly exceptional sites in the country. Granted I don't know much about its history but in terms of its external appearance imo its only 'okay' as far as beautiful buildings go. Still, it all speaks to the magnificent setting of SJP and moving it brick-by-brick is a non-starter for a multitude of reasons, not least the bajillions of would cost. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 1 hour ago, Whitley mag said: I’m sure our new owners could pull something like this off. Failing that another old git who’s happy to move to arena site or Castle Leazes. The atmosphere at 36000 St Jame’s under Keegan was something else, however since redevelopment the sound doesn’t carry around the ground. A purpose built stadium with good acoustics and better sight lines than level 7 brings would be my preferred option. It looks fucking awful, that high school at Monkseaton looks better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
manorpark Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 21 minutes ago, OverThere said: They have to figure out how to move leazes terrace, even block by block if necessary. I get it's listed but is it that important to the National Heritage? Leazes Terrace is FANTASTIC, in my opinion. Not sure where they could move it to but if anyone could afford to do it our new owners could. However, it would never get planning approval. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 33 minutes ago, midds said: Nice warm welcome and a free calendar for the bairn's bedroom wall Little things. Just started taking down the last sports direct sign on the Gallowgate Also mentioned there's no plans to change the font on the East stand btw Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 Not good enough imo but never mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucasol Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 Definitely in the camp of rebuilding again. The lopsided aspect is just shit planning because of Leazes Terrace and it just grates - particularly to those people with OCD around symmetry! Problem is with no Wembley or another reasonably sized stadium in the City, it’s either redevelop or build new. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 Guide was asked about the land behind the Gallowgate and knows the Ruben's are fully aware of the situation and on it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRD Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 39 minutes ago, midds said: Also mentioned there's no plans to change the font on the East stand btw They may not be aware that the old one was switched out for the Sports Direct font. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE27 Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 34 minutes ago, midds said: Guide was asked about the land behind the Gallowgate and knows the Ruben's are fully aware of the situation and on it. This guide taking time out of boardroom level discussions today? Saying that, I hope he's right! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
number37 Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 The guide wasn't called Johnny, was he? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 11 minutes ago, NE27 said: This guide taking time out of boardroom level discussions today? Saying that, I hope he's right! You'd imagine you'd prepare yourself by anticipating some questions and finding out what answers you're supposed to give... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 The Reuben’s might be aware of it for other reasons such as wanting to develop it for student housing etc. I wouldn’t automatically assume it would be bought for the expansion of the stadium. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
manorpark Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 8 minutes ago, r0cafella said: The Reuben’s might be aware of it for other reasons such as wanting to develop it for student housing etc. I wouldn’t automatically assume it would be bought for the expansion of the stadium. IF the Reubens choose to buy the land under discussion, above St James' Park Metro Station, NOW - then it will be for stadium expansion purposes only. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucasol Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 2 minutes ago, manorpark said: IF the Reubens choose to buy the land under discussion, above St James' Park Metro Station, NOW - then it will be for stadium expansion purposes only. If they did and used it for their own business, they might as well just sell their stake in the consortium. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
manorpark Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 1 minute ago, Nucasol said: If they did and used it for their own business, they might as well just sell their stake in the consortium. Which is why those very enthusiatic part-owners of NUFC will not do that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE27 Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 33 minutes ago, Yorkie said: You'd imagine you'd prepare yourself by anticipating some questions and finding out what answers you're supposed to give... It was more in jest of course I can imagine stadium tour guides are probably bombarded with every known question, especially considering the club has been radio silence for the last 10 years +. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 My mate did a stadium tour with his kids ages ago under Ashley and he asked the guide if he had ever met Ashley and what did he think of him, he said no and just as well as he’d be out of a job and in prison for lamping the “fat cockney wanker” Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 1 hour ago, Yorkie said: Not good enough imo but never mind. That’s something the fans could communicate to them about I reckon. Would be a good one for the trust. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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