TheGuv Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 10 minutes ago, r0cafella said: This is such a ridiculous comment. It’s not like. I’ve read innumerate comments on here and Twitter from people trying to justify a move. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 4 minutes ago, Kid Icarus said: If you think SJP is an intrinsic, essential part of the club's history and what it means to be a Newcastle supporter and have read enough comments from people wanting us to move, not really. I don’t think anyone is debating that point and I didn’t read any comments stating people want us to move either. What I have read is people state if demand can’t be satisfied then alternatives should be considered. After all, the club is for everyone not just a chosen few. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 (edited) 21 minutes ago, r0cafella said: I don’t think anyone is debating that point and I didn’t read any comments stating people want us to move either. What I have read is people state if demand can’t be satisfied then alternatives should be considered. After all, the club is for everyone not just a chosen few. Okay, but I have read them. Edit: I'd also put history and belonging above 'demand and progress' because of how those things have manifested into the tourist fan, no-atmosphere soullessness that the fans of Arsenal, Spurs, West Ham and others now hate and can't do anything about. I think it's naïve to think it wouldn't happen here too. I know people have a vision of more people from the community being able to see matches and the atmosphere being retained etc, but I honestly think you'd be kidding yourself about that being the reality if you look around at other clubs. Edited February 26, 2022 by Kid Icarus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 26 minutes ago, r0cafella said: This is such a ridiculous comment. A tad hyperbolic, maybe. I can see both sides of it but I do think that doing everything possible to expand SJP is the best move to keep everyone happy. I’m a fully paid up member of the ‘fuck Leazes Terrace’ club though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 @Kid Icarus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 (edited) Could buying up the buildings in that chunk of land between the bottom of Pitt Street and Wellington Road and Barrack Road be explored? We could then rotate the pitch and move it a bit further west freeing up space in front of Leazes Terrace. We'd need to reroute that section of Barrack Road alongside it but all possibilities should be explored. Edited February 26, 2022 by Sima Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 The clamour for expansion by some fans is bit weird. It's not actually needed imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wandy Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 If they are looking at expanding SJP to 60K+ then they simply must be planning on reacquiring the land at Gallowgate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 Just put a roof on and have us hang upside down like bats. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danh1 Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 48 minutes ago, neesy111 said: The clamour for expansion by some fans is bit weird. It's not actually needed imo. Not reckon? I do personally. Brighton game next week sold out within an hour of general sale, there’s loads of people clamouring for tickets but not able to get them. This is us 17th in the league, admittedly on a good run of form but still in a relegation fight. If (hopefully when) we are at the top of the league, with superstar players competing for silverware and have an influx of new supporters from around the world wanting to come to our game, we will need the extra seats. I don't think we need a huge extension, but 60-65k is about right IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manxst Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 52 minutes ago, neesy111 said: The clamour for expansion by some fans is bit weird. It's not actually needed imo. Surely it will be, with increased clamour/demand for tickets? The more fans that get to see the team live, the better, no? 60-65k, as suggested, is about right capacity imo. Know you’re talking about fans perspective, but from the club side, they’ll want increased capacity for a number of reasons too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 54 minutes ago, neesy111 said: The clamour for expansion by some fans is bit weird. It's not actually needed imo. Expansion might not be needed, but an improvement in stadium facilities is and I'm not sure they'd do one without the other. In fact, in terms of the East Stand, is it even possible to improve without expanding?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 1 hour ago, Ben said: Just put a roof on and have us hang upside down like bats. shelveys head would look the same Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wandy Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 Dear me. Of course expansion is needed. There are probably 15000 people alone who have walked away from attending matches because of Ashley. Then add in all of the new fans that the club are going to attract. If we are turned into another MUFC/LFC then there needs to be a minimum capacity of 65K. It sounds to me like the ones who say extra capacity is not needed are the ones who already have season tickets. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hovagod Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 1 hour ago, neesy111 said: The clamour for expansion by some fans is bit weird. It's not actually needed imo. If it’s not needed in a year or so something has went drastically wrong. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgarve Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 3 minutes ago, Hovagod said: If it’s not needed in a year or so something has went drastically wrong. It’s needed already- it’s very hard to get tickets Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUFC_Chris Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 Definitely needed. If the clubs doing well, you’d easily get another 10K in. He says in there, ideally they’d like to increase it 60/65K, how in the hell they’ll do it is beyond me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 (edited) 2 minutes ago, NUFC_Chris said: Definitely needed. If the clubs doing well, you’d easily get another 10K in. He says in there, ideally they’d like to increase it 60/65K, how in the hell they’ll do it is beyond me. Squash in smaller seats and ban fatty’s. Edited February 26, 2022 by reefatoon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE27 Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 Just now, reefatoon said: Squash in smaller seats in and ban fatty’s. SJP would be empty then Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danh1 Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 Another thing, in terms of the size of our home crowds we have been overtaken by West Ham, City, Liverpool, Arsenal and Spurs in the last 17 years. Potentially Everton too in the coming years, probably Chelsea at some point. An extension is 100% needed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hovagod Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 4 minutes ago, tgarve said: It’s needed already- it’s very hard to get tickets Yeah. I mentioned the other day that one of me overriding memories of being a young football fan is being unable to get into games. It’s such a unnatural way to follow a team- it really is a shit state of affairs. It’s stayed with me- for years and years I bought season tickets purely because of the hovering threat of not being able to get in again if we got good. My sister has two kids who are just about to age to start going and it would be tragic if the same thing happened to them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 1 hour ago, neesy111 said: The clamour for expansion by some fans is bit weird. It's not actually needed imo. Speak for yourself mate. I’ve got a football mad/NUFC supporting 6 year old. If I can get him a season ticket now, he’s a lifer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaztoon Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 If they get this club where they want.. we'll need to expand because real fans will miss out to cooperate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 25 minutes ago, NUFC_Chris said: Definitely needed. If the clubs doing well, you’d easily get another 10K in. He says in there, ideally they’d like to increase it 60/65K, how in the hell they’ll do it is beyond me. Expand the Gallowgate and for all the East stand is limited due to Leazes Terrace, I wonder if the current stand is the limit to what can happen there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 4 minutes ago, Gaztoon said: If they get this club where they want.. we'll need to expand because real fans will miss out to cooperate. This is an interesting point, as we‘re already seeing to a degree with away tickets. We got 1700 for Brentford today, but approx 1300-1400 went on sale after corporates had took their whack. Was somewhere in the region of 500 out of 2600 for Leeds. Corporate fans are obviously not to be dismissed, especially in relation to FFP, and sponsorship, but it has to managed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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