manorpark Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, duo said: The beauty of St James is its location- it's the beating heart of the City. It's what makes it so unique - it would not be the same if it was moved to the outskirts imo. There are a lot of clever engineers in this world and am sure a solution can be found to expand in its current location. Nowhere on the outskirts, eg next to Newcastle Racecourse at Gosforth Park, or near Newcastle Falcons at Kingston Park etc, has been mentioned. The only places so far mentioned are in the City Centre at Castle Leazes or Newcastle Arena. Edited February 20, 2022 by manorpark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 27 minutes ago, TomYam said: I'm sure our owners have given thought to stadium expansion or relocation. They have the political and financial clout to bend things in the direction they want. However, there would be a lot of resistance from fans who wouldn't countenance moving home. The land to the south and west of the Arena is probably available until it has been developed. There is plenty of space for a 70,000+ stadium, ancillary practice pitches, hospitality and apartment buildings. If they want, they'll get. Haven't spoke to anyone who'd be against moving if we stayed in the city centre as much as we all love SJP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 29 minutes ago, Wilson said: Why's the Redgheugh bridge turning off to the right on that pic? Because it does? Up St James’ Boulevard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 (edited) It's straight then bears left until you hit the traffic lights. That image has you turning right before you're off the bridge. Not a big deal mind just being picky. Edited February 20, 2022 by Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 Genuinely thought it went straight than right. Not as early as that image portrays, mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 I think longer term the Arena site would be best, also would regenerate that part of the city centre as it needs it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomYam Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 4 minutes ago, madras said: Haven't spoke to anyone who'd be against moving if we stayed in the city centre as much as we all love SJP. That's encouraging. A lot on the other forum seem highly resistant. Perhaps just posturing? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 Just now, Sima said: Genuinely thought it went straight than right. Not as early as that image portrays, mind. Yeah, it doesn't turn like that immediately. Think they've done it to match the curve of the railway bridge as an artists impression. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 3 minutes ago, neesy111 said: I think longer term the Arena site would be best, also would regenerate that part of the city centre as it needs it. I'd rather sty at SJP if at all possible, but the thought of the stadium there as you come over the bridge definitely has some appeal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfella Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 7 minutes ago, TomYam said: That's encouraging. A lot on the other forum seem highly resistant. Perhaps just posturing? There are other forums? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 Just now, bigfella said: There are other forums? Inferior ones. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomYam Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 2 minutes ago, neesy111 said: I think longer term the Arena site would be best, also would regenerate that part of the city centre as it needs it. Agree entirely. The most exciting aspect of PIF-Reuben ownership has been the prospect of major investment in this great city (not just football) and the commensurate benefits to the wider community. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yassassin Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 https://twitter.com/alsp8/status/1495707064978579456?s=21 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedro111 Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 4 hours ago, Yassassin said: https://twitter.com/alsp8/status/1495707064978579456?s=21 Stunning unique perspective! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 44 minutes ago, pedro111 said: Stunning unique perspective! Simonside in the mid ground also. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 That pic has blown my mind tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfella Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 8 minutes ago, Wilson said: That pic has blown my mind tbh. Love owt like that me like. I used to have as my screensaver a picture taken from the roof of the Milburn, with all of the coast from Blyth down to Sunderland, on the horizon. The original picture was pin sharp, you could zoom right in on details, including the Stadium of shite, unfortunately. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 3 hours ago, Wilson said: That pic has blown my mind tbh. Yeah, aren't the Cheviot Hills like 50/60 miles further north? Amazing pic. @bigfella, be good if you could dig that one out for us, like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 Aye, I’ve struggled to get my head round it. You can see the control tower from the airport mid left, must just be some mad topography and next to no tall buildings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfella Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 20 minutes ago, Yorkie said: Yeah, aren't the Cheviot Hills like 50/60 miles further north? Amazing pic. @bigfella, be good if you could dig that one out for us, like. Sorry, lost in the mists of time, I'm afraid. I've no idea where I got it from, wish I could remember. The photo was taken just after Level 7 was constructed, iirc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 (edited) 6 hours ago, Disco said: Aye, I’ve struggled to get my head round it. You can see the control tower from the airport mid left, must just be some mad topography and next to no tall buildings. That was basically the view from my middle school window. Hence my educashun. Edit, Airport, Simonside, Cheviot that is, not SJP. Edited February 22, 2022 by madras Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 I've worked up that way for 20 years now, always knew it was a fantastic view coming down sheriff hill on my way home but that puts a whole new perspective on it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 I can see for miles around in all directions from my work in town, so I can see SJP, the Cheviots, and the airport tower (ooh look at me). It's taken me ages to work out that perspective like. I think that must be Kenton beyond the moor but before the airport. Just looking at everything from where I am, the aperture on the photo must be doing a lot to make the Cheviots look much more imposing than they are. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 From Windy Nook you can see SJP and pretty far into the distance... not sure it's quite as far as that mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 (edited) So that photo is supposedly showing hills 50 miles north of the stadium and the photo was taken few miles south of SJP? Edited February 22, 2022 by Kanji Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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