kingxlnc Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 2 hours ago, TheBrownBottle said: Mike Ashley’s vision finally realised! He was always a visionary, just misunderstood. In hindsight, his Joe Kinnear appointment was strategic, the ultimate chess move so when he appoints Steve Bruce years later, we actually appreciate him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfcastle Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 (edited) He had vision enough to be a PSR owner before PSR. Edited March 13 by Wolfcastle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
manorpark Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 7 hours ago, TheBrownBottle said: If uses part of the current footprint, I propose we call the new stadium ‘St James’ Park’. Or "New St James' Park" or, £100M sponsorship from Saudia Airlines, so - Saudia at New St James' Park Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT24 Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 (edited) 5 minutes ago, joeyt said: Quote Newcastle United are now planning to build a new 65,000-capacity super stadium on Leazes Park, Newcastle Confidential can exclusively reveal. The club are preparing to take their intentions to the Government for sign-off on a project that will create hundreds of jobs and pour money into the local economy. It is expected that Downing Street officials will give the green light for Newcastle to press ahead with their ambitious development and will assist them in cutting through any red tape. The club’s alternative option for a redevelopment of St James’ Park has been shelved for now, and we can reveal that the plot for the new stadium will retain its city-centre location in Leazes Park. The proposed site has no overlap with St James’, meaning the team can continue to play there at full capacity while the new home is built. The club have played on that site for 133 years. The club’s Saudi owners were presented with the plans during a board summit at Matfen Hall last month and, crucially, chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan is said to be fully behind the project. Chief operating officer Brad Miller and chief executive Darren Eales recommended then that a new build was the best way to maximise revenue and achieve the club’s goals, currently limited by the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules. The next step is more talks with local authorities and Government before sign-off from Saudi’s Public Investment Fund, the club’s majority owners. Once they know the project is feasible, the decision will be finalised and communicated to supporters. The exact cost of the build and nature of the funding is still unknown. But this huge development, on the eve of the Carabao Cup final, is the biggest indicator yet of PIF’s commitment to the club. Stadium designs seen by executives are said to be stunning. They have a bubble-wrap-type exterior and a parkland-style approach that will be Newcastle’s equivalent of Wembley Way. London architects KSS and Tyneside-based Ryder have provided some of the drawings. The most notable stadium in world football with a bubble-wrap design is Bayern Munich’s Allianz Arena. It was originally thought that Newcastle chiefs would push for a capacity closer to 70,000. However, Eales has always guarded against going to a number that would see some seats remain unsold, even if just for one game in a season. He was chief executive at MLS franchise Atlanta United when they limited the capacity of soccer matches to maintain demand, despite playing in the 75,000-seat Mercedes-Benz Stadium, also home to the NFL's Atlanta Falcons. An increase of around 13,000 seats from the 52,300 that St James’ holds will go a long way to satisfying the current demand for tickets and allow for additional and more lucrative corporate offerings. The alternative option was to redevelop St James’, taking it to a capacity of 60,300. But all efforts are now geared towards a new stadium that the club believe will be among the best in the world. Certainly sounds like we won’t hear anything official soon. No overlap with the current ground either. Not sure how I feel about a bubble wrap but would need to see mock ups before judging. Edited March 13 by JT24 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nowhere Man Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 65K that’s shite, revenue is king Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbydazzla Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 (edited) The club are preparing to take their intentions to the Government for sign-off on a project that will create hundreds of jobs and pour money into the local economy. We going to Westminster or Riyadh ? Edited March 13 by bobbydazzla Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitley mag Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 1 minute ago, Nowhere Man said: 65K that’s shite, revenue is king Which is why they’ll cap it at 65k to keep prices and demand high. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokerprince2004 Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 Was disappointed when Baldwards was saying 69k, now its 65k. Very underwhelming that for me. I was hoping 75k-80k Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 If it is 65k, then I hope it has the ability to be expanded fairly easily if required. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hovagod Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 Just me that thinks that this sounds like pretty amazing news? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDT Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 As soon as there’s 1 empty seat you lose the demand, 65k is enough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 How are 80% of the east stand going to walk that far? Reject. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSG Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 About 5k of that will be extra corporate seats, so barely any extra tickets for us paupers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sushimonster85 Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 65k is fine. People complain enough about the atmosphere already, really think it will get any better with an extra 25k of randoms/out of towners/hospitality? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 I'd imagine they've reduced seats to cater for a larger trophy room. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitley mag Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 6 minutes ago, Hovagod said: Just me that thinks that this sounds like pretty amazing news? Brilliant news and massive for City can’t wait to see images. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hovagod Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 Just now, Whitley mag said: Brilliant news and massive for City can’t wait to see images. Also a huge sign of intent from the owners. plastic wrapping tho Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 65k is a massive stadium like, that'd be bigger than all bar one top flight stadium. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 5 minutes ago, sushimonster85 said: 65k is fine. People complain enough about the atmosphere already, really think it will get any better with an extra 25k of randoms/out of towners/hospitality? I think it's realistic, we probably have a smaller population to pull from than other cities. North of Newcastle is hardly densely populated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitley mag Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Hovagod said: Also a huge sign of intent from the owners. plastic wrapping tho I don’t think we’ll be disappointed and seeing the current site transformed in to a green area can’t be underestimated. No doubt the nimbys will now crawl out the woodwork but this will be massive for the city. Edited March 13 by Whitley mag Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaztoon Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 17 minutes ago, bobbydazzla said: The club are preparing to take their intentions to the Government for sign-off on a project that will create hundreds of jobs and pour money into the local economy. We going to Westminster or Riyadh ? Backhanders ready Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 8 hours ago, Paully said: Leazes Park is a lovely place! As I said, nice place! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbydazzla Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 Just now, Paully said: As I said, nice place! A very nice place for smoking crack and a spot of urban fishing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nowhere Man Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 Wonder if there’ll be any standing sections? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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