kirkwdavis2001 Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Just been a headline on TalkSport?!?!? Link: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/n/newcastle_united/6517989.stm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Erm, Liverpool? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Morph Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 What the fuck? Are you stupid or something? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest andynufc84 Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Its True, news breaking on SSN Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shearer_united Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 link ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest andynufc84 Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Phase 3 develpment includes - hotels, conference centre, appartments Club is also 'investigating' increasing the capacity to 60,000 Well done Freddy, get the f*** out of my football club Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Yup, on Ceefax now too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Maybe a mystery benefactor behind the scenes then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 aye, ive just had an email of a mate sayuin g its true. This maked no snse at all. They arent even selling out now, and with the way things are going they are going to lose even more season tickets. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkwdavis2001 Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 What the f***? Are you stupid or something? Erm, nope?!?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Number 1 St. James' Park NEWCASTLE United today announced plans for a bold £300m three-phase development including a major conference centre, hotels and luxury apartments at St. James' Park that could trigger a 1,500 jobs bonanza. And the Magpies are also pushing ahead with a move to expand the stadium to a minimum of 60,000 to maintain their place as one of Europe's leading clubs. Funding for the Number 1 St. James' Park project will be completely independent of the football club's revenues. The building of a major conference centre capable of holding top class events would be both the pinnacle of regeneration of the land around the stadium and a major attraction for the city. New jobs, both in construction and ongoing hotel and leisure employment, would also be hugely welcome. A planning application is in the process of being submitted for Phase One of the development, which would be the creation of a 140-bedroom hotel complex on the site of the old Magpie Supporters Club, land acquired by Newcastle United some time ago. St. James' Park, already chosen as a football venue for the 2012 Olympic Games, is also set to become one of the most sought after addresses in Newcastle as the club also plans another hotel - to include "one of the very best names" in that field - to enhance the stadium and its surrounds. Superior apartments will also be created in Phase Two of this development, to the rear of the Leazes End, and the new residents of Number 1 St. James' Park will be able to enjoy superb views of the Victorian splendour of the newly renovated Leazes Park and lake. Arsenal's move to the Emirates Stadium and Manchester United's expansion work at Old Trafford have not gone unnoticed by Newcastle United, nor have plans by other Premiership rivals for stadium developments. The Magpies are determined that St. James' Park will remain one of the largest grounds and a 60,000-seater capacity is a minimum target for a club backed by the most loyal and passionate supporters in the game. The expansion work would come at the Gallowgate End, and the club also have plans to develop the land above St. James' Metro station. Whilst the previously announced casino plans for that site still hinge on a Government decision, and the club has shown patience following their joint venture with MGM Grand, the pinnacle of the development would be a purpose-built conference centre which would make St. James' Park's Conference and Banqueting operation the largest in the north. Added to that would be another "Finest Hotel" brand to meet the demand for a new luxury hotel category in the city and further luxury apartments. All of the outlined plans are subject to approval from Newcastle City Council. When completed, the whole development will significantly enhance the approach to St. James' Park from St. James' Boulevard and stand as a bold statement to mark the city council's regeneration vision. Chairman Freddy Shepherd said: "What we are proposing is something not just for the football club, but for the whole city and the people of Newcastle. "Having a conference centre would enable Newcastle to attract top events in all fields, and the whole project will stand as a monument to the vibrant development of the city in the new millennium." http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1005371,00.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1005371,00.html Extending the Gallowgate, presumably to Level 7 height? Christ that East Stand is going to look ridiculous. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkwdavis2001 Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Something on BBC as well now http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/n/newcastle_united/6517989.stm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 As long as there's a big chunk going on players and managers in the summer too, then I'm all for it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slugsy Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1005371,00.html Extending the Gallowgate, presumably to Level 7 height? Christ that East Stand is going to look ridiculous. Just what I was thinking! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gemmill Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Dozy twat might have wanted to wait and see the season ticket sales for next season before he sets about extending the ground tbh. This'll be the "exciting time ahead" patter that he puts in the renewal letters. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 If they are going to do it, they should do it properly and finish off the whole thing & stick a roof on it! God help the pitch though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shearer_united Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Yeah its true but why if 52,000 isnt selling out ? and about the 300 million if we can have that much then why cant freddy spend a few on decent players instead ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Is this exactly what we need right now? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slugsy Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 I note that this is all before planning approval has been gained which is a massive "if". Classic Shepherd diversary tactics to get us off the "Roeder and Shepherd out" conversations! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitman Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 We'll have the highest capacity of any championship club at this rate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest makemeacupoftea Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Is this exactly what we need right now? Not really, the stadium is fine how it is, use it to buy players!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pav Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/4403/gallowgateow8.jpg SSN Now, someone on the phone talking about it.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest andynufc84 Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Number 1 St. James' Park NEWCASTLE United today announced plans for a bold £300m three-phase development including a major conference centre, hotels and luxury apartments at St. James' Park that could trigger a 1,500 jobs bonanza. And the Magpies are also pushing ahead with a move to expand the stadium to a minimum of 60,000 to maintain their place as one of Europe's leading clubs. Funding for the Number 1 St. James' Park project will be completely independent of the football club's revenues. The building of a major conference centre capable of holding top class events would be both the pinnacle of regeneration of the land around the stadium and a major attraction for the city. New jobs, both in construction and ongoing hotel and leisure employment, would also be hugely welcome. A planning application is in the process of being submitted for Phase One of the development, which would be the creation of a 140-bedroom hotel complex on the site of the old Magpie Supporters Club, land acquired by Newcastle United some time ago. St. James' Park, already chosen as a football venue for the 2012 Olympic Games, is also set to become one of the most sought after addresses in Newcastle as the club also plans another hotel - to include "one of the very best names" in that field - to enhance the stadium and its surrounds. Superior apartments will also be created in Phase Two of this development, to the rear of the Leazes End, and the new residents of Number 1 St. James' Park will be able to enjoy superb views of the Victorian splendour of the newly renovated Leazes Park and lake. Arsenal's move to the Emirates Stadium and Manchester United's expansion work at Old Trafford have not gone unnoticed by Newcastle United, nor have plans by other Premiership rivals for stadium developments. The Magpies are determined that St. James' Park will remain one of the largest grounds and a 60,000-seater capacity is a minimum target for a club backed by the most loyal and passionate supporters in the game. The expansion work would come at the Gallowgate End, and the club also have plans to develop the land above St. James' Metro station. Whilst the previously announced casino plans for that site still hinge on a Government decision, and the club has shown patience following their joint venture with MGM Grand, the pinnacle of the development would be a purpose-built conference centre which would make St. James' Park's Conference and Banqueting operation the largest in the north. Added to that would be another "Finest Hotel" brand to meet the demand for a new luxury hotel category in the city and further luxury apartments. All of the outlined plans are subject to approval from Newcastle City Council. When completed, the whole development will significantly enhance the approach to St. James' Park from St. James' Boulevard and stand as a bold statement to mark the city council's regeneration vision. Chairman Freddy Shepherd said: "What we are proposing is something not just for the football club, but for the whole city and the people of Newcastle. "Having a conference centre would enable Newcastle to attract top events in all fields, and the whole project will stand as a monument to the vibrant development of the city in the new millennium."http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1005371,00.html Aye Freddy, Luxury hotels/Appartments conference centre will benefit hardworking normal supporters. Idiot Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
juniatmoko Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 We'll have the highest capacity of any championship club at this rate OOhhh... GERRREEEEAATTTTTT! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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