.........Here's a thought. What if they flattened part of the the Eldon Square? bit that has the **** gym, the Pot smokers Green and that area? Win win. Bigger stadium and less places for the Mrs to spend the cash whilst at the match, whilst also not closing a single pub.......Jamie, Mehrdad, Amanda and Yasser - You're welcome.
Less spaces = less competition = higher prices = more cash spent in shorter time = Not advisable. If we have safe standing does anyone know whether that would mean more fans being able to attend without structural alterations to the ground and, if so, how many more?
My understanding is its still the same or slightly less as seats need to be there still and safety rail installed.
I’d build a new first team site at the arena, but modernise and retain SJP for u23s, womens and football related events. Why get rid? No need.
I reckon they will get their own stadium at the new training complex would be my guess. Something the size of SJP would cost way too much in upkeep expenses would be my guess.
Gosforth Park would be horrendous for transport and lack of pre match pubs. Arena would be a perfect site.
I'm sure I read somewhere about a feasibility study that suggested rotating the ground but I can't remember which way and how many degrees. Anyone else remember?
Saw that report. Could be possible with imaginative planners and architects and of course loads of money. Would probably mean two or three seasons playing elsewhere though.
Agree with this 100%. We have incredible buildings in the city centre. I'm not against adding modern buildings. In fact I think it's something our city needs to do more of. However, they should compliment what is already there. Getting rid of that heritage would be a crime against the generations that come after us. I also agree on how boring most modern buildings are. I'd love to see some genuinely beautiful and innovative modern buildings added to the city and not just recreating every other modern city in the world.
Newcastle is a **** hole but it's not as bad as most English cities. people are proud of where they exist for some strange reason, but I'm not going to pretend it's not exactly a desirable place.
Careful with words like 'innovative' and 'heritage' - some on here won't approve. You're right of course. Newcastle's architecture and topography give the city its special personality and appeal. Newcastle United should compliment and not detract from that. The juxtaposition of St.James's with Leazes Terrace is typically characterful, but is limiting for the club.
