Hovagod Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 What about Murrayfield? Not ideal obviously, but a nippy and funny train trip there and back, and no issues with people being locked out. Would also prefer to ignore Sunderland as the non-entities they are Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 You know how Tottenham have a retractable pitch? Could we have ours set up so we can either raise or lower it, so we're always attacking down hill. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbydazzla Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 8 minutes ago, TBG said: You know how Tottenham have a retractable pitch? Could we have ours set up so we can either raise or lower it, so we're always attacking down hill. We could make Leazes Terrace retractable after it’s been moved to the tennis courts brick by brick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novocastrian Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 1 hour ago, Big Geordie said: If St James goes for a total redesign (as White Hart Lane did) - where would we play in the meantime - mackemland? Wembley - meet in Trafalgar Sq before each match. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 36 minutes ago, Hovagod said: What about Murrayfield? Not ideal obviously, but a nippy and funny train trip there and back, and no issues with people being locked out. Would also prefer to ignore Sunderland as the non-entities they are Good shout Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezzle Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 2 minutes ago, Big Geordie said: Good shout Im absolutely sure train companies will be extremely reliable and affordable on those dates 50000 fans want to use them mind Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE27 Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 Gateshead stadium with temporary stands? In fact just a temporary stadium built somewhere out the way for as little time as possible. Likely we would just renovate/expand as far as we can behind the scenes until there is no other option but shutting down a stand at a time? Bit like anfield? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 May as well play on a local park as Gateshead stadium. Place is a disgrace. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orphanage Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 (edited) Lightfoot ? 🤩 Edited November 1, 2023 by Orphanage Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankpingel Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 Always thought Kingston Park with an increase of capacity to 20 to 25k through temporary stands would be best option. Obviously it'll upset some who are locked out during any development. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezzle Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 1 minute ago, frankpingel said: Always thought Kingston Park with an increase of capacity to 20 to 25k through temporary stands would be best option. Obviously it'll upset some who are locked out during any development. They can just lock out season ticket holders, give 2500 to away fans and ballot the rest. That way it upsets everyone Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcjb Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 Upgrade Gateshead up to minimum PL standards. Possibly 35k capacity. Play there. Tear down SJP. New SJP completed, lower down capacity at Gateshead but leave the upgraded facilities for them for future and other use. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ9 Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 1 hour ago, Hovagod said: What about Murrayfield? Not ideal obviously, but a nippy and funny train trip there and back, and no issues with people being locked out. Would also prefer to ignore Sunderland as the non-entities they are Very surprised if the rail network could handle that to be honest, even then you’re talking about possible 2.5 hour journey if you factor in metro and trams either end. Coaches up the A1 would be shite as well. As much as I love Edinburgh I doubt that would be an option. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 12 minutes ago, nufcjb said: Upgrade Gateshead up to minimum PL standards. Possibly 35k capacity. Play there. Tear down SJP. New SJP completed, lower down capacity at Gateshead but leave the upgraded facilities for them for future and other use. Problem is Gateshead really need a smaller stadium, probably 5000 would do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezzle Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 10 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: Problem is Gateshead really need a smaller stadium, probably 5000 would do. Hate to think about 35000 coming into that one metro station pre/post match or the carnage getting in/out of Neilson Road outside the ground. Id imagine Northumbria Police would strongly oppose it. Guess our only viable options would be as Sima said, temporary stadium on Leazes or even the Arena site depending on timeframes for future work there Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 36 minutes ago, AJ9 said: Very surprised if the rail network could handle that to be honest, even then you’re talking about possible 2.5 hour journey if you factor in metro and trams either end. Coaches up the A1 would be shite as well. As much as I love Edinburgh I doubt that would be an option. Not to mention the extra £100+ per fan per match. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitley mag Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 (edited) Can’t see a glass construction in the East Stand doing much for the acoustics of the old place, whatever they do with the Gallowgate needs to be fan orientated and aimed at preserving what little atmosphere is left. A mirror image of the current Leazes End would finish the atmosphere off inside St James for good. Edited November 1, 2023 by Whitley mag Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 2 hours ago, NE27 said: Gateshead stadium with temporary stands? In fact just a temporary stadium built somewhere out the way for as little time as possible. Likely we would just renovate/expand as far as we can behind the scenes until there is no other option but shutting down a stand at a time? Bit like anfield? Lancashire do this with the cricket - their temp stand is pretty big Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegans Export Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 (edited) Obviously from a business/money perspective the corporate offering will play a big part in any redevelopment (or a new stadium) but we absolutely 100% must have atmosphere at the forefront of any design. It doesn't need to be a 65k bear pit, people who want to just sit and "enjoy the geeeeym" need somewhere to be, but there needs to be at least one kop/yellow wall style stand where an atmosphere can be generated and maintained. Edited November 1, 2023 by Keegans Export Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCK Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 Flying Stadium Fortress that can travel wherever whenver it likes tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 We should offer to redevelop Gateshead Stadium into a modern athletics stadium with retractable seats for football/ athletic events. Should also design it so that any upper bowl can be “closed” when Gateshead play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 29 minutes ago, Keegans Export said: Obviously from a business/money perspective the corporate offering will play a big part in any redevelopment (or a new stadium) but we absolutely 100% must have atmosphere at the forefront of any design. It doesn't need to be a 65k bear pit, people who want to just sit and "enjoy the geeeeym" need somewhere to be, but there needs to be at least one kop/yellow wall style stand where an atmosphere can be generated and maintained. Two kops, one and each end then all the holiday makers and library sleepy folks on the sides. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groundhog63 Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 2 hours ago, frankpingel said: Always thought Kingston Park with an increase of capacity to 20 to 25k through temporary stands would be best option. Obviously it'll upset some who are locked out during any development. Just ballot all the seats. I'm IN Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 Wouldn't want to help out Gateshead. Similar to the time we seen Burnley stay up at our expense by giving them all that money for Wood, any and all improvements to Gateshead could see them overtake us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggys First Goal Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 We need a drum section. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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