Whitley mag Posted Saturday at 20:24 Share Posted Saturday at 20:24 32 minutes ago, Adam said: Am I the only one who thinks the Area site would be shit? Building in Leazes park would be far better than trudging down to the arena. It would be fucking cold in winter but look great from the train arriving in town from Laandan. No doubt it’s bleak down that way especially in winter, however it could also transform and grow that part of the City. I would prefer Leazes Park but if that’s not a goer I think we should seriously consider it as an option. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted Saturday at 20:49 Share Posted Saturday at 20:49 47 minutes ago, Adam said: Am I the only one who thinks the Area site would be shit? Building in Leazes park would be far better than trudging down to the arena. I really don’t see the appeal of the Arena site. It’d cost a fortune, the infrastructure surrounding it would need a complete rework. You might get a good view coming in from the South by rail or Redheugh but that’s it. It’s bad enough getting around there with a 11k arena, I can’t imagine how you’d cope with 65-70k piling out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbydazzla Posted Saturday at 20:52 Share Posted Saturday at 20:52 2 minutes ago, Tsunami said: I really don’t see the appeal of the Arena site. It’d cost a fortune, the infrastructure surrounding it would need a complete rework. You might get a good view coming in from the South by rail or Redheugh but that’s it. It’s bad enough getting around there with a 11k arena, I can’t imagine how you’d cope with 65-70k piling out. Loads of slides, that’s how Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted Saturday at 21:23 Share Posted Saturday at 21:23 1 hour ago, Adam said: Am I the only one who thinks the Area site would be shit? Building in Leazes park would be far better than trudging down to the arena. From a public transport point of view, unless you are coming in via Central station, it would be fucking shit. SJP is just around the corner from the 2 major bus stations in Newcastle, it is also within walking distance to all the city centre Metro stations, and Jesmond Metro station. The Arena is a bit much of a walk, and if we have a late KO or a midweek match, you aren’t making it to Haymarket or Eldon Square bus station in time for the last busses if you leave at full time. I do think that area of Newcastle needs something to regenerate it, and a new arena would work well, or even a smaller stadium for the Falcons, but for NUFC, it would be the lesser of any city centre options really. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted Saturday at 21:27 Share Posted Saturday at 21:27 (edited) Disagree. It’s not much of a walk at all. (And I walk in from Gateshead Interchange most games) Edited Saturday at 21:29 by LFEE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted Saturday at 21:39 Share Posted Saturday at 21:39 (edited) 12 minutes ago, LFEE said: Disagree. It’s not much of a walk at all. (And I walk in from Gateshead Interchange most games) Google maps has it down as a 27 minute walk to Haymarket, compared with a 7 minute walk from SJP. Castle Leazes (next to the uni buildings) is a 14 minute walk. Considering a lot of busses stop at say 20 past, or half 10 at night (some might run after that but stop short of the usual route), you are not giving fans much chance of getting to the bus stations for example in that time. On top of that, all the fans will be going to Central station Metro station, meaning you would probably have to go to Gateshead to catch it before it fills up. Currently fans spread out to the different Metro stations after the match. If money really isn’t an issue, then they could easily enlarge the Metro station at SJP to have say 3 or 4 platforms, that would allow for more fans to use the the trains and have an increased service just after matches. You aren’t going to be able to do that at Central station. Edited Saturday at 21:43 by Stifler Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted Saturday at 21:59 Share Posted Saturday at 21:59 17 minutes ago, Stifler said: Google maps has it down as a 27 minute walk to Haymarket, compared with a 7 minute walk from SJP. Castle Leazes (next to the uni buildings) is a 14 minute walk. Considering a lot of busses stop at say 20 past, or half 10 at night (some might run after that but stop short of the usual route), you are not giving fans much chance of getting to the bus stations for example in that time. On top of that, all the fans will be going to Central station Metro station, meaning you would probably have to go to Gateshead to catch it before it fills up. Currently fans spread out to the different Metro stations after the match. If money really isn’t an issue, then they could easily enlarge the Metro station at SJP to have say 3 or 4 platforms, that would allow for more fans to use the the trains and have an increased service just after matches. You aren’t going to be able to do that at Central station. What’s 27mins? I sometimes walk to match from home and that’s 70mins and think nothing of it. Longer the walk more chance fans will have a stop off point and spend some money rather than heading straight home. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted Saturday at 22:09 Share Posted Saturday at 22:09 8 minutes ago, LFEE said: What’s 27mins? I sometimes walk to match from home and that’s 70mins and think nothing of it. Longer the walk more chance fans will have a stop off point and spend some money rather than heading straight home. A walk from the arena site to Haymarket. A 27 minute walk is no good for late KO’s though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted Saturday at 22:17 Share Posted Saturday at 22:17 6 minutes ago, Stifler said: A walk from the arena site to Haymarket. A 27 minute walk is no good for late KO’s though. Hadaway Anyone not willing to walk 27mins to see the match send them my way. I know dozens and dozens of people who’ll walk over broken glass for a ticket. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karjala Posted Saturday at 22:20 Share Posted Saturday at 22:20 The arena is a touch over a 10 minute walk from central station, 1km. If that's too far, then we might as well just stay at SJP. (Also 1km from central station). I totally agree that any new stadium has to be in the centre, and the arena is that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted Saturday at 22:26 Share Posted Saturday at 22:26 24 minutes ago, LFEE said: What’s 27mins? I sometimes walk to match from home and that’s 70mins and think nothing of it. Longer the walk more chance fans will have a stop off point and spend some money rather than heading straight home. I’m not trying to say people won’t, I’m trying to say the logistics of getting people out via public transport is more difficult due to bus time tables, and the fact that only 1 Metro station would be used instead of the 5 that are currently used. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledDog Posted Saturday at 22:29 Share Posted Saturday at 22:29 People really want a stadium in a ditch rather than a cathedral on the hill?! Give over. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groundhog63 Posted Saturday at 22:32 Share Posted Saturday at 22:32 If we're being fanciful, why not build at the arena and extend the Metro line from St James to the Arens then away up the West End. Thank me later, x Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted Saturday at 22:41 Share Posted Saturday at 22:41 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Stifler said: I’m not trying to say people won’t, I’m trying to say the logistics of getting people out via public transport is more difficult due to bus time tables, and the fact that only 1 Metro station would be used instead of the 5 that are currently used. They’d all be used just people would walk a bit further and I’m sure Nexus (conversations with club one of the few things confirmed) will probably run a later and more regular timetable on match days/nights. Edited Saturday at 22:43 by LFEE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted Saturday at 22:42 Share Posted Saturday at 22:42 12 minutes ago, BottledDog said: People really want a stadium in a ditch rather than a cathedral on the hill?! Give over. The Arena site would make the ground more visible TBH. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Puppets Posted Sunday at 11:43 Share Posted Sunday at 11:43 Isn’t the Redheugh Bridge due some major structural work in the next few years (due to this concrete issue)? If so, the arena site would be a shitshow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted Sunday at 13:14 Share Posted Sunday at 13:14 1 hour ago, Shadow Puppets said: Isn’t the Redheugh Bridge due some major structural work in the next few years (due to this concrete issue)? If so, the arena site would be a shitshow. How ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonBez comesock Posted Sunday at 14:40 Share Posted Sunday at 14:40 16 hours ago, BottledDog said: People really want a stadium in a ditch rather than a cathedral on the hill?! Give over. It’s not a cathedral , it’s a stadium Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
J7 Posted Sunday at 17:54 Share Posted Sunday at 17:54 Do people actually call it the Cathedral on the Hill? I’ve heard it before, but I thought it was more of a Geordie Nation type thing. The distance from the bus station is a wild reason against though. 😂 Our whole future decided on whether a handful of people can get the 10.20pm bus to Cramlington when we have a night match. The last train north at the moment is before 10pm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudson Posted Sunday at 18:11 Share Posted Sunday at 18:11 3 hours ago, JonBez comesock said: It’s not a cathedral , it’s a stadium Dumbest post of the day award goes to Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCW1983 Posted Sunday at 19:24 Share Posted Sunday at 19:24 The PA system today 😂 it’s like they’ve never used it before. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted Sunday at 19:31 Share Posted Sunday at 19:31 The Arena site is a short walk from Central Station, surely that's more advantageous? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucasol Posted Sunday at 19:32 Share Posted Sunday at 19:32 1 minute ago, Decky said: The Arena site is a short walk from Central Station, surely that's more advantageous? Always found that walk sound when doing it for things like the boxing or gigs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedro111 Posted Sunday at 19:34 Share Posted Sunday at 19:34 God, imagine the day we get some news about the stadium? It's gonna be like when the takeover news broke isn't it? Not confident that day will ever come like ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted Sunday at 19:35 Share Posted Sunday at 19:35 Just now, pedro111 said: God, imagine the day we get some news about the stadium? It's gonna be like when the takeover news broke isn't it? Not confident that day will ever come like ! Depends what the news is tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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