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If it turned out that Leazes Park on a sort of land swap deal, or the Town Moor were both viable options and they settled on tarting up SJP instead, and the way I see it I don't see how you can take SJP any higher than 61/62k and that wpuld include somehow managing to squeeze another 2k seats into the East Stand, then that would be a massive disappointment and really underwhelming. Also it would come nowhere near satisfying ticket demand.

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14 hours ago, Dokko said:

Being extended rather than move seems to be doing the rounds today on whatsapp groups. Everyone with some kind of sketchy source.

Strange cos I know someone in a company who has submitted bids on the requirements being 80k as well as redeveloping.

 

Guess the WhatsApp group will know more.  I'll let them know not to waste their time and expenses.

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1 hour ago, Stifler said:

That’s a rebuild though and would require areas that can’t be used for periods of time, and possible stadium closures. It would also likely cost just as much as a new stadium and give us far less.

I think the line they came out with a while ago is telling ‘They don’t want to write the cheque twice’.

I agree the new stadium route should be the preferred option. 

The existing stadium needs so much work, if you had a shiny new part with modern facilities it will just highlight how poor the rubbish parts are.

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40 minutes ago, Wallsendmag said:

If it turned out that Leazes Park on a sort of land swap deal, or the Town Moor were both viable options and they settled on tarting up SJP instead, and the way I see it I don't see how you can take SJP any higher than 61/62k and that wpuld include somehow managing to squeeze another 2k seats into the East Stand, then that would be a massive disappointment and really underwhelming. Also it would come nowhere near satisfying ticket demand.


I can’t imagine there’s any chance of this happening. May as well just not do anything. 

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1 hour ago, Slim said:

Strange cos I know someone in a company who has submitted bids on the requirements being 80k as well as redeveloping.

 

Guess the WhatsApp group will know more.  I'll let them know not to waste their time and expenses.


With potential expansion to 88k. The sooner something is announced the better for everyone’s sake. 

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1 hour ago, Slim said:

Strange cos I know someone in a company who has submitted bids on the requirements being 80k as well as redeveloping.

 

Guess the WhatsApp group will know more.  I'll let them know not to waste their time and expenses.

 

No need to get precious, darling. 

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23 minutes ago, Slim said:

No, but to be fair you have done me there 👍 

 

Xxx

 

Why do you bother? You think I'm a prick, I think you're one as well. I never respond to anything you say or do, just let you craic on. I'd appreciate if you do me the same favour and we can both enjoy our time on here. 

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3 hours ago, Slim said:

Strange cos I know someone in a company who has submitted bids on the requirements being 80k as well as redeveloping.

 

Guess the WhatsApp group will know more.  I'll let them know not to waste their time and expenses.


It doesn’t work like that.

 

Bids on what? There needs to be at minimum high level architectural drawings/plans before any company can be invited to tender.

 

As far as I know they haven’t carried out any surveys and a report would also need to be made on impact to wildlife, although that may have already been carried out as part of that feasibility report. Some members on here might have more info on that.

 

There’s so many external factors in deciding to move that need to be ironed out before they can make a decision.

 

Once things are actually in motion nothing will be kept quiet as too many individuals/entities involved.

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11 minutes ago, astraguy said:

I'd love to see out revenue we get from St James compared to our rivals it must be insane and that's why we need a new ground to keep up

Spurs get something like triple our matchday revenue.

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On 18/10/2025 at 14:30, Lucky said:

It doesn’t work like that.

 

Bids on what? There needs to be at minimum high level architectural drawings/plans before any company can be invited to tender.

 

As far as I know they haven’t carried out any surveys and a report would also need to be made on impact to wildlife, although that may have already been carried out as part of that feasibility report. Some members on here might have more info on that.

 

There’s so many external factors in deciding to move that need to be ironed out before they can make a decision.

 

Once things are actually in motion nothing will be kept quiet as too many individuals/entities involved.

In all fairness he’s been fairly consistent on this issue for a little while on this issue, and has shown evidence of credibility to some members on here before.

 

From what I gather so far they’d need quotes of everyone involved in order to put together a good estimate for each option.

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7 minutes ago, Stifler said:

In all fairness he’s been fairly consistent on this issue for a little while on this issue, and has shown evidence of credibility to some members on here before.

 

From what I gather so far they’d need quotes of everyone involved in order to put together a good estimate for each option.


I work at the planning stages of large scale residential/commercial construction and when a tender goes in there’s always a specification of what the client wants. (Not just, gimme a price for an 80k seat stadium Bob) 

 

For example, this is the land available and where its situated (this is important as access (or restrictions) is a massive part of pre planning and can drastically increase the scope.

 

We know there has been some discussions with the Freemen regarding a certain area. But nothing agreed as yet, so it’s very unlikely they’d be looking for indicative prices. They’ll know what their budget is and ask a developer to deliver what they want within that budget.

 

When reviewing submissions, not always the cheapest quote is the successful bid.

 

Developers will have a teams who just work on tenders which can include the cv’s of the personnel involved as well as examples of their previous similar projects.

 

But we’re nowhere near developer stage yet. Once a site is acquired, they will engage with an architect. Who will list off any and all surveys required before a go ahead can be given.

 

The club will decide after advice whether to go with “Build by Design” or “Design and Build” - in plain speak the first is an Architect designs it and then hands over to a developer. The second is an architect brought in and working with/by the developer at the project commences.

 

This would be the work involved and then have to be reviewed and collated before any boots on the ground ever happens.

 

Topographical Survey

Boundary Survey / Title Survey

Geotechnical / Ground Investigation Survey

Contaminated Land Assessment (Phase 1 & 2)

Hydrogeological & Hydrological Survey

Arboricultural Survey

Utilities & Services Survey

Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Survey

Ecological Appraisal / Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey

Protected Species Surveys

Tree & Hedgerow Impact Assessment

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

Landscape & Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA)

Noise & Vibration Impact Assessment

Air Quality Assessment

Microclimate & Wind Environment Study

Light Pollution / Artificial Lighting Impact Assessment

Carbon & Sustainability Assessment

Archaeological & Heritage Impact Assessment

Water Framework Directive Assessment

Planning Policy Compliance Report

Public Open Space / Loss of Amenity Assessment

Socio-Economic Impact Assessment

Transport Assessment & Travel Plan

Parking Strategy / Event Access Management Plan

Health Impact Assessment (HIA)

Equality Impact Assessment (EqIA)

Community Consultation & Statement of Community Involvement (SCI)

Masterplanning / Urban Design Framework

Concept Structural Engineering Study

Stadium Bowl Acoustic Modelling

Fire Strategy & Evacuation Simulation

Crowd Dynamics / Safety Capacity Modelling

Drainage Strategy & Sustainable Urban Drainage (SuDS) Design

Energy Strategy / Building Services Feasibility

Daylight / Sunlight Analysis

Rights of Way & Access Survey

Utilities Wayleave / Easement Audit

Land Contamination Liability Assessment

Insurance Risk Assessment / Construction Risk Register

CDM Pre-Construction Information

Public Safety & Emergency Services Consultation Reports

Heritage Conservation Area Appraisal & Mitigation Strategy

Parkland Re-Provision / Replacement Greenspace Strategy

Townscape & Skyline View Corridor Study

Public Realm & Landscape Integration Plan

Cumulative Impact Assessment

 

These are usually requested and sourced by an appointed design team:

 

Lead Architect / Stadium Architect

Project Manager

Civil Engineer

Structural Engineer

Building Services Engineer

Geotechnical Engineer

Landscape Architect

Acoustician

Fire Engineer

Access Consultant

Sustainability Consultant

Environmental Consultant

Crowd Dynamics Consultant

Safety Consultant

Bowl Geometry Consultant

Sports Lighting Designer

Pitch / Turf Consultant

Sports Venue Technology Consultant

Security Consultant

Counter-Terrorism Advisor

Wayfinding Designer

Signage Designer

Façade Engineer

Roof Specialist Engineer

Planning Consultant

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Coordinator

Transport Planner

Traffic Engineer

Ecologist

Arboriculturist

Heritage Consultant

Noise & Vibration Consultant

Air Quality Consultant

Wind / Microclimate Specialist

Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer

Cost Consultant

Quantity Surveyor

Construction Manager

Design & Build Contractor

Health & Safety Consultant

CDM Principal Designer

Temporary Works Engineer

Programme Scheduler

Planner

Client Representative

Development Manager

Commercial Advisor

Retail Advisor

Catering Consultant

Hospitality Consultant

Ticketing Specialist

Access Control Specialist

Broadcast Consultant

Media Infrastructure Consultant

Facilities Management Advisor

Event Safety Officer

Legal Advisor

Property Solicitor

Public Consultation Consultant

Communications Consultant

Stakeholder Engagement Lead

Heritage & Conservation Officer Liaison

Environmental Health Officer Liaison

Transport Authority Liaison

Police Liaison
 

So as you can see, with that many people involved there is no way you’d be able to keep a lid on that, even with a non disclosure agreement. It would be all over the place.

 

Realistically, I believe the club when they say no decision has been made yet, I’d say land is being negotiated with the freemen and once there’s an agreement in principal they’ll engage with an Architect and then a wider design team and at that point the surveys will commence.

 

This is a long one but it’s comprehensive and will hopefully not piss on anyone’s chips but just give a dose of reality to where this one probably sits.

 

 

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6 hours ago, astraguy said:

I'd love to see out revenue we get from St James compared to our rivals it must be insane and that's why we need a new ground to keep up

The figures on this article look right - just multiply by the number of games to get a rough total.  We usually sit at around £35-40m matchday revenue - Spurs took in about £118m last year. 

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