Guest Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 1 minute ago, Slim said: Latest I can find https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cg57gy093v4o Feels like the sort of thing I take a punt on if I’m PIF and want to bolster ties with the region. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucasol Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 1 minute ago, MagCA said: Feels like the sort of thing I take a punt on if I’m PIF and want to bolster ties with the region. We basically need to go full City, level the existing Arena and try and build a complex similar to what they have with Co-Op Live. You can then build out the restaurants, bars etc and really capitalise on hospitality and retail in an area which will get dual footfall. If we have European football, that’s an area that will get used a lot both on weekends and during the week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magpie Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 My mate was telling me at the weekend that PIF have bought the firm that was responsible for building the new arena. So may well see some movement soon. Wonder if them wanting to accelerate the new arena build has anything to do with the potential location of the new stadium? 👀 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 5 minutes ago, Nucasol said: We basically need to go full City, level the existing Arena and try and build a complex similar to what they have with Co-Op Live. You can then build out the restaurants, bars etc and really capitalise on hospitality and retail in an area which will get dual footfall. If we have European football, that’s an area that will get used a lot both on weekends and during the week. In theory I love the idea, I just don’t know where the space is in the city for it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 14 minutes ago, Magpie said: My mate was telling me at the weekend that PIF have bought the firm that was responsible for building the new arena. So may well see some movement soon. Wonder if them wanting to accelerate the new arena build has anything to do with the potential location of the new stadium? 👀 What firm were responsible for it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbydazzla Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 (edited) 52 minutes ago, MagCA said: What firm were responsible for it? When it was initially announced it was meant to be Sir Robert McAlpine doing the construction. edit: McAlpine have been replaced by Bam Edited January 13 by bobbydazzla Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 (edited) 3 hours ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: Are they even still building that arena beside the Sage? They’ve taken down the promotional hoardings and stuff. It stopped because the war broke out in Ukraine and some supplies (I think steel) were due to come from there. It hasn’t started again and is now a lake with vegetation growing in it. It’ll be a big remedial job before they can even pick up where they left off. In the meantime the same company are investing in the current arena and we’re talking about the possibility of building a huge venue in the city centre. The market they were going after with the new build was huge gigs: Beyoncé, etc. Edited January 13 by Dr Venkman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 That news story from November claims progress is still being made and the site is now ready for construction to start. We’ll see I guess, shame because something on that side would be amazing for the area. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 7 hours ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: That news story from November claims progress is still being made and the site is now ready for construction to start. We’ll see I guess, shame because something on that side would be amazing for the area. My eyes claim it’s a lake Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 I'm now at the point where I just want to know what's happening Always preferred to stay put but aware it's probably not feasible, so just hoping it's going to be a short move ie leazes. I think the arena site would be quality as it allows us to stay at home during the build but can't see it happening. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitley mag Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 45 minutes ago, Wilson said: I'm now at the point where I just want to know what's happening Always preferred to stay put but aware it's probably not feasible, so just hoping it's going to be a short move ie leazes. I think the arena site would be quality as it allows us to stay at home during the build but can't see it happening. It’s still very unclear what we’ll get in March, I would imagine we’ll get a very good mock up of what a redevelopment of SJP will look like, but when it comes to a new stadium i’m unsure. Are we going to see the 2 options and then a period of consultation, if we see a mock up of the new stadium on a preferred site, it would suggest key stakeholders have been consulted on the said site surely ? Be interesting to see what reactions are to both plans if they are presented side by side. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turnbull2000 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 (edited) A new ground on Leazes, and the existing site re-developed into a world-class sports campus and new park area would be the best thing in decades for the city. Sadly the planning system and the NIMBIES will likely prevent anything transformative and the city will continue to fall behind. Edited January 13 by Turnbull2000 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitley mag Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Turnbull2000 said: A new ground on Leazes, and the existing site re-developed into a world-class sports campus and new park area would be the best thing in decades for the city. Sadly the planning system and the NIMBIES will likely prevent anything transformative. This generations Dolly Potter and the swampies will be out in force the minute it’s announced, it’s up to the club to present a plan that the majority of Tyneside wants, creating new usable park space closer to the City Centre would be hard to argue against, whilst opening up Leazes Terrace. If the club go with Leazes Park they need a clear plan and determination to see it through unlike John Hall. Edited January 13 by Whitley mag Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 6 minutes ago, Whitley mag said: This generations Dolly Potter and the swampies will be out in force the minute it’s announced, it’s up to the club to present a plan that the majority of Tyneside wants, creating new usable park space closer to the City Centre would be hard to argue against, whilst opening up Leazes Terrace. If the club go with Leazes Park they need a clear plan and determination to see it through unlike John Hall. We’ll have to see how Labours plan to prevent NIMBIES from stopping things will go. Also, I think a rumoured £4bn investment from the stadium alone into Newcastle might put a bit of political pressure on them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie Broon Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 (edited) 2 hours ago, Stifler said: We’ll have to see how Labours plan to prevent NIMBIES from stopping things will go. Also, I think a rumoured £4bn investment from the stadium alone into Newcastle might put a bit of political pressure on them. It's unlikely to make a difference in this case. But, Dolly Potter didn't actually stop the 1997 Castle Leazes proposal, John Hall did by withdrawing the application when it was called-in for determination by the government. The Council were almost certainly going to approve the application if they hadn't had the determination called-in. It does seem that this government will be less likely to call-in an application though. Edited January 13 by Jackie Broon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danh1 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Stay at all costs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpTheToon Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 1 minute ago, Danh1 said: Stay at all costs. Leazers park at the bottom there. New stadium confirmed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrymac1966 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Lots of space to build between Stanley and Consett 👍 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 16 minutes ago, Terrymac1966 said: Lots of space to build between Stanley and Consett 👍 Gateshead really should move into a proper football ground at some point Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 43 minutes ago, Terrymac1966 said: Lots of space to build between Stanley and Consett 👍 The rate they are building houses in Consett it will probably join up to Stanley Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 1 hour ago, Danh1 said: Stay at all costs. Losing our best players? Getting further and further from winning a trophy? Maybe even Howe… Really don’t get your fascination about the ground it’s falling apart if you have a wander around when empty. The acoustics are terrible. Some of the views are woeful and we’ve a giant screen only the away fans can see. Since my first game in 1983 all 4 stands have changed. The pitch has been dug up. The box office and club shop moved as have statues. What is it that you are clinging on to? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holloway Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 It's not that simple is it. It still is majestic enough to blow folk away, football people. As the Bromley mob, players and fans . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallsendmag Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 8 hours ago, Holloway said: It's not that simple is it. It still is majestic enough to blow folk away, football people. As the Bromley mob, players and fans . Tbf Bromley have always been a Non League team up until this season. Even in League 2 they'll be used to playing in small ramshackle type grounds. Whether it was SJP, Old Trafford, Emirates, or Tottenham stadium, they would have been blown away as it's a world away from what they're used to. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulinho Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 8 hours ago, LFEE said: Losing our best players? Getting further and further from winning a trophy? Maybe even Howe… Really don’t get your fascination about the ground it’s falling apart if you have a wander around when empty. The acoustics are terrible. Some of the views are woeful and we’ve a giant screen only the away fans can see. Since my first game in 1983 all 4 stands have changed. The pitch has been dug up. The box office and club shop moved as have statues. What is it that you are clinging on to? Is that what’s happening at Newcastle? We’re losing our best players while getting further and further away from winning a trophy? Completely bizarre fantasy where people think moving to a 70k corporate bowl at the Silverlink would magically produce success. It wouldn’t, it’d just further neuter the match day experience while allowing gorms on the internet to brag about attendances like Top Trumps. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Paulinho said: Is that what’s happening at Newcastle? We’re losing our best players while getting further and further away from winning a trophy? Completely bizarre fantasy where people think moving to a 70k corporate bowl at the Silverlink would magically produce success. It wouldn’t, it’d just further neuter the match day experience while allowing gorms on the internet to brag about attendances like Top Trumps. Edited January 15 by Unbelievable Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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