Wallsendmag Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 11 minutes ago, SteV said: Didn’t actually realise that Ghoudossi was an architect himself until I watched Hope’s latest Vlog. Same. Just watched it there and was surprised when Hope mentioned about him being an architecht. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 35k at the Riverside. Almost covers all season ticket holders Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 3 minutes ago, Dokko said: 35k at the Riverside. Almost covers all season ticket holders Add in the league rules for away fans and general sale. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLC Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 (edited) Great post(s) thanks ponsaelius Edited February 9, 2023 by JLC Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 No way would Boro ground share. Darlo would be the most likely option, but genuinely can’t see it being needed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 Can we not build Gateshead a new stadium and play in it for a while Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonas Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 If anything it would probably be Kingston Park. Boring ground anyway so nothing missed by building it temporarily much bigger (Qatar22 style) and downsizing thereafter and will probably leave a more unique looking stadium thereafter, plenty space to do so etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhoywhonder Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 As part of the previous deal, don't Radisson still have a licence for part of the site? Regardless of the ownership, do they have power over who would eventually run any bar/hotel on that part facing Barrack Road? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 Could go full Oz style and play at Durham CCC. Holds about 18k as it is, a few temp stands and jobs a good’un. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superior Acuña Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 Def don’t think we should be looking at a new stadium now we can get 60k with a Gallowgate extension. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobsonsWonderland Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 I love a good building as much as the next man...but to be honest if I was going to bring someone into Newcastle to show the architecture and history of the city I would walk from the Quayside, Grey Street up to St James Park. However I wouldn't be taking them around the East Stand and showing them a row of terraced housing or unused tennis courts in the park. If it was not for the ground I bet very few would even know of the street and we would have had tower blocks or a run down shopping centre in front of them by now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 2 minutes ago, Superior Acuña said: Def don’t think we should be looking at a new stadium now we can get 60k with a Gallowgate extension. Aye, i must admit i would love to take my grandkids (???) To St James Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Pups Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 3 minutes ago, Superior Acuña said: Def don’t think we should be looking at a new stadium now we can get 60k with a Gallowgate extension. exactly. securing the land basically means there is no need to move anything. I don't know why the fuck people are still on about demolishing the whole ground and shit. We've got what we've got and we are going to improve it gradually. 200m+ is a lot of money for 8000-9000 seats, however it raises the profile of the club and has us in the same bracket as the top clubs particularly if it helps upgrade extra corporate shit as well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wandy Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 3 hours ago, TheBrownBottle said: In terms of Strawberry Place, were an extension to the Gallowgate feasible (and I’m still not convinced that it is structurally unless something is done with the Metro station), then it is perfectly possible to build over the road and leave it intact (Ajax’s stadium has a motorway running under it). Leaving Strawberry Place is situ is the easy bit. As for Leazes Terrace, it won’t be touched and quite bloody right too. There’s been enough unnecessary damage to Georgian Newcastle done over the years. Adding a small additional tier onto the East Stand (which would need a full KD and rebuild on the current footprint) might be an option if you can get permission. It all just looks like a fucking massive ball ache from a CE point of view. The cost, if it can work, would be astronomical and completely unviable as a money-making venture. If the PIF wants to spunk quarter of a billion on it, that’s their business tbf - just so long as the cost doesn’t land on the club’s accounts as a debt. I would raze it to the ground in a heartbeat. Completely pointless building in a part of the city centre that literally nobody goes to unless they are going to the match. The benefits to the city in getting rid of it are 100 times greater than those in keeping it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 3 minutes ago, Wandy said: I would raze it to the ground in a heartbeat. Completely pointless building in a part of the city centre that literally nobody goes to unless they are going to the match. The benefits to the city in getting rid of it are 100 times greater than those in keeping it. Nar but aye. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 People need to lay off Leazes Terrace like. I love the club but it’s not the only thing in the city worth looking after. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
manorpark Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 11 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: People need to lay off Leazes Terrace like. I love the club but it’s not the only thing in the city worth looking after. Agreed . . . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wandy Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 Honestly, the Georgian architecture in the city centre is wildly overrated. Grey Street is holding up quite well but the buildings of Granger Town are in a dreadful state. Absolutely filthy and signs of rot everywhere. It’s actually quite embarrassing seeing how badly the city centre has been allowed to decay and God only knows what visitors to the city must think. And don’t get me started on all of the embedded chewing gum on every street. It’s absolutely rancid. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
manorpark Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 1 minute ago, Wandy said: Honestly, the Georgian architecture in the city centre is wildly overrated. Grey Street is holding up quite well but the buildings of Granger Town are in a dreadful state. Absolutely filthy and signs of rot everywhere. It’s actually quite embarrassing seeing how badly the city centre has been allowed to decay and God only knows what visitors to the city must think. And don’t get me started on all of the embedded chewing gum on every street. It’s absolutely rancid. I don't recognise any of that comment . . . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wandy Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 1 minute ago, manorpark said: I don't recognise any of that comment . . . I would like to know when that photo was taken. Not any time recently I bet. Next time you are walking up Granger Street take a close look at the brickwork. It’s absolutely filthy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 10 hours ago, pedro111 said: I know fuck all about anything but I am absolutely certain that they could double the capacity of the East Stand by moving the pitch westwards by as many feet as possible and building a steep new stand in its place. They can even paint a giant picture of the sun on the back to keep Leazes Terrace happy. Or a giant tree to match the others which keep other parts of it in shade. Didn’t notice until it was pointed out on a SJP rooftop tour last year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Jinx Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 If we didn’t mind moving for 2 years, I’d knock the lot down. and rebuild by turning the pitch 90 degrees. There’s so much you can do so without having to spoil the area. The Aviva Stadium could be a loose template to work off, the shorter end could keep Leazes Terrace happy but absolutely go to town on all other sides. Not a fan of the space ship/childs potty design, something with cleaner edges would be better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 Can we not rebuild SJP and borrow Stadium 974, putting it on Leazes Park? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafalove Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 1 hour ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: People need to lay off Leazes Terrace like. I love the club but it’s not the only thing in the city worth looking after. I mean if it could be moved brick by brick then why not? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 5 hours ago, Wandy said: Honestly, the Georgian architecture in the city centre is wildly overrated. Grey Street is holding up quite well but the buildings of Granger Town are in a dreadful state. Absolutely filthy and signs of rot everywhere. It’s actually quite embarrassing seeing how badly the city centre has been allowed to decay and God only knows what visitors to the city must think. And don’t get me started on all of the embedded chewing gum on every street. It’s absolutely rancid. That’s having austerity govts not maintain the area to blame, not the architecture. The stain that is Eldon Square should be sufficient proof of what happens when you chuck away your heritage. Take the Georgian terracing away and what to you have? Let’s be honest, not a lot of difference with places like Sunderland. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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