Left behind? Wasn't long ago everyone got outraged because Mike Ashley merely wanted to change the name of St James' Park, now we're suddenly in an urgent race to abandon it?! Good grief...
The football club is the biggest and most significant part of Newcastle. When you say Newcastle Upon Tyne, the first thing everyone in the country think is the football club. It’s in tandem with the city. I’d love to see an expansion into leazes park and a redevelopment of the park into the SJP site once a new stadium is built. Who says they can’t remove leazes park brick by brick and develop something new while also embracing the past. I’d love to see it.
I would be happy for the ground to relocate to the park. When it comes to the history aspect, I don't think plonking a football pitch in front of, what is now, a listed building was ever respectful! I don't know, under current planning rules, what be allowed to replace SJP, but tasteful parkland would surly be more attractive.
Totally agree with you ! I'm 61 years old, Born in Benwell/Scotswood Always been a border dispute. Season ticket holder for 28 years but Ashley knocked the expectations out of me and my 3 besties ! We bought firesticks ! I get Eddie's point but we have to move on ! Great we'll preserve our city's history and culture but we can't remain in the dark ages forever ! Hopefully some younger people with a vision will come through and respect the fact that Leazes park is part of our history ! But in 100 years will it still tick boxes ! We need to stop this dinosaur mentality ! London has ! demolished everything to upgrade the transport networks
Build a newer park on the ground of st James and move st James into leazers. Has to be a new stadium no good extending it no point 10 thousand more seats not enough
@ChrisTopher-gu8gf building a new 70-80k seater stadium won't just benefit our club but it will also bring much needed income in to our beloved city since our government ignore us a 70-80k seater stadium will benefit local businesses rebuilding sjp isbt possible as the problem with the grade 1 listed buildings behind east stand will remain building inside leazes Park is the only viable option and bring more money to local businesses in our city aswell as our city is more important than the history of a park that will be moved to where sjp currently is anyways
I'm so sure the most ideal stadium size from a buissness point of veiw would be about 70k and you could achieve that by upgrading st james park anyway. A 90 k capacity stadium will not sell every week out and therefore will not be desirable to build.
I don't believe it's more important than history and heritage, but i also don't see a problem with slightly relocating historical parts of the park to a different part of it. If they built in the current footprint, wouldn't they have the same problem on a new stadium with the east stand and the listed building behind it?
Success is history. Our history in recent decades is underachieving. I've been attending games for 30 yes but it's impossible to get tickets for most people. We need to think of future fans too. Some of my best memories are attending champions league games with my late father in the Keegan era, something it's impossible to share with my own kids. We need an 80k+ new stadium.
You are overstating the case Eddie, "sacrifice" is an emotive word. Let them get on with it - if they can. It's all very well for season ticket holders to want the status quo I am a member and have been to 6 games in the last two seasons despite entering all but two ballots. The new stadium would enable more fans to see their team. It's NOT just about additional income although that will help the club too. The Park is nothing special and it is bordered by the moors.
You don’t need to sacrifice the history. What word would you use to describe it? Did you skip through the video because I cover some of your points in the second half…
We are certainly seeing these "more fans" swallowing home tickets up. They're usually being dragged along by their husbands that have no mates that go to the games. Don't forget your knitting needles lasses!
Plan C will be adopted, the stadium will encroach Into leazes Park it will also mean the while phase one of that construction is ongoing SJP will still be used then when phase one is done it will be a partial build with stands on three sides phase two the demolition of SJP and the completion of the remaining stand the footprint will be still much of SJP just moved slightly westward.
Liverpool moved the Cavern and recreated it a small distance away. The needed the original place for an underground metro shaft. Move the bandstand where the stadium is now. Expand the stadium into the park.
My treasured memories of SJP is from the 80’s,90’s , not the current stadium, it’s time …. To move , I don’t even try to get tickets for me and my son now, if lucky, we’d probably not be sitting with each other.generations of local fans will be lost, 52k is mostly season ticket holders,the haves and the have nots,just like society,is so relevant in football
If the Egyptians can move a temple (Abu Simbel) then moving a bandstand and terrace to say where the Gallowgate End currently is and have a big green space where the pitch currently is to have a super stadium in Leazes Park it's a no brainer. I don't think that's destroying heritage but creating something much better and a new heritage while preserving the important bits, just in a slightly different place to where they are currently.
On the part of Leazes Park where they graze the cattle beside the Barrack Road entrance, on the Moor there are trees planted and fenced off are there because they mark were sinkholes appeared from old mine workings were so there could be problems using Leazes Park
FFP has all cubs selling there best homegrown players to pay these parasitic racketeers. We'll have to sell our granny's teeth to complete. Nothing is sacred
I 100% agree with everything you say Eddie, ive lived in that area for 35 year and it essential to the people. We have nothing around there and a dayout with the kids or walk in that park and area or cutting through for the city centre or hospital is part of daily life. Im sure Pif wont take that away . Great video
We need a stadium where you have a good chance of securing a pair of tickets, buying 4 weeks in advance. I get the valid points re history, but surely we have no doubts whatever changes will be made, will be done so with class? Think all who bluntly want to retain history with no compromise, should relinquish season tickets and reduce the demand for tickets.
Clearly not.. I just don’t agree with the notion that it would be wrong to build in the park. I’d be more than happy for a rebuild on site too, even if it meant playing in Gateshead. It’s just not fair to call the owners ‘Glib’ before giving them a chance to present plans..
@@danielgordon9914 you clearly did because I discuss a new stadium in the video… it’s not for me to say you’re right or wrong. You think it’s okay to destroy history that belongs to everyone, for money, that benefits football fans. I have a different view and that’s fine, especially as I have discussed a valid alternative to that. I didn’t call our owners glib.
@@TynesideLife Ok split hairs. You called one of the potential outcomes glib. I actually would like your suggestion of a new rebuild on the current site, however I am just open to see what plans are out forward next year. The fact you frame people who are open for some compromise as ‘thinking it’s ok to destroy history.. for money and success’ shows a lack of objectivity and desire to push a preferred narrative. Shame really when most the videos are quality.
@@danielgordon9914 that’s not splitting hairs Daniel. I didn’t call our owners glib. You were deliberately misrepresenting me in an attempt to undermine. I discuss ideas of a new rebuild on current site in the video. I do have a dim view of those who are prepared to sacrifice the city history, (that belongs to everyone), for money for the benefit of footie fans. I don’t hide behind my views in the video. It’s greed and ignorance 🤷🏻♂️ Buildings and landmarks gain listed status to protect it from the greedy, the unscrupulous and the ignorant. Special historical interest must be preserved, for future generations. I’m authentic Daniel. I research topics, I establish some facts and I apply my views to some of them. I don’t follow the crowd to forge a ‘popular’ view. You can find that on other channels. I may have aggravated your core beliefs but you should embrace that, not feel the need to find a way to criticise or undermine. Thanks for watching 👍🏻
I'd rather have the stadium expanded and upgraded. Its such an iconic stadium in the centre of the city on top of the hill. I dont want another ugly generic boring stadium on the outskirts, with more hospitality boxes than seats.
Absolutely spot on Eddy. Totally agree with your take on this. There is scope to tweak the orientation of the pitch slightly and rebuild a 65-70k super stadium roughly on its current footprint. Would be the best solution all round and would be incredible
Good informative video Eddy as usual , what if , we moved the stadium into leazes Park and put the lake , bandstand and “promenade “ into the vacated space at Gallowgate that might keep all parties happy and give us a stadium that would generate revenue that allowed us to compete with the best
I watch all your videos Eddy , but in light of Craig hopes article today about the Freeman softening their position I was just speculating about an outcome that would suit all parties
Agreed only time will tell I suppose , but after over 65 yrs supporting this club I hope we reach a denouement before I go in a box !! , keep up the excellent work and thank you
I'd fully expect the owners to build a new park way better than leazes if it was to go ahead. If the stadium moves away from the city centre it will be devastating for the local economy, all sentiments and heritage taken into consideration, I hope the club can get a new stadium in the city , it would be sad to see leazes Park and St James gone , but if its replacement is better on both accounts I don't see why it wouldn't be a viable option . Such a difficult decision as st James Park is the heartbeat of the whole city and its been that way for over 100 years.
I believe that Newcastle United Football Club is more important. so let's get the park flattened and that lake filled in so we get get the new stadium built.
New stadium for me couldn’t care about leazes park born and raised in Gosforth lived here all my life if u want to walk your dog there’s plenty of places to go just my 2 cents 👍
Honestly as good as the park is (I love it), it is in a state of disrepair/mismanagement. When my wife was being induced for labour we walked through the park, as the nurse said fresh air helps, a massive tree very close to us had one of its huge branches snap off. It would have done me and my wife serious injury thankfully we weren't underneath. Then looking around we noticed a fair few of the trees were looking worse for wear. It's not really managed well imo and some investment into it would go a long way. The club could help with that.
If there was a stadium to be built on castle leazes/town moor they could build a 80000 seater ground that is lower than sjp by digging down so the pitch could be 20m below ground level to lesson the impact to local residents aslo demolish St James park and return it to the park in a land swap deal.
This is a once in a lifetime payment then we need to do the right then for the club. To just add a few more seats is not going to improve the stadium and the revenue. The council pay £250.000 on the keep on the park each year if Newcastle Untied pays and up keeps the park there should be no problem. Bondibot had the great option C and it’s not about money it’s about bringing in revenue into the club and the City. You forget the listing buildings the extra seating is going to be a headache for them . I’m for a new stadium otherwise we will see problems later on with the stadium.
If you’ve watched this video from start to finish, then I’m not sure what’s going on in your head 🤷🏻♂️ In addition the Bondibot video is for entertainment. It has no basis in reality, visually stunning, like a Spider-Man movie but shouldn’t be taken seriously
Who can remember Sir John Halls promise when expanding the stadium that there will be a seat for every demographic of our fan base? Didn't happen then, wont happen in the future.
Whatever makes you think a 65k to 70k stadium is a super stadium??? It’s simply NOT enough and certainly not even a reasonable return on investment. As a business owner I simply wouldn’t bother increasing the stadium for that paltry return! It has to be at least 80k to 90k and it has to be a landmark stadium. Anything less then what is the point of spending so much for so little return?! That’s why these claims of massive investment into the stadium and only 10k more fans don’t work. A smaller redevelopment and 10k more yes, but not what’s being quoted! It’s just common sense! The figure quoted are wild!
Totally agree, the owners are not going to spend a big lump of cash just to add 10k seats, but if they can’t build new or upgrade adequately there’s a risk they move on
I think you're right, but don't you think those petitions and complaints would be mitigated by some sort of land swap? Any part of the park that is encroached, could be replaced by land on the current SJP site, which could all be renovated, could have insane grounds around a world class stadium. Everybody wins, the whole area is improved?
To simply put it. Would you move house if you had 6 kids instead of 3, so they could all have their own rooms etc, or would you make them stay in the same room. It honestly shouldn't even be a question, we need to build a new stadium. And lets be honest, PIF want to become a global owner of a club. If newcastle Can't do it, someone else will. Be careful what you wish for.......
If you’ve lived in your house all your life, it contains all your memories and has stunning views, and an investor comes along who’ll spend whatever amount you need. Would you move to a new location that’s also going to make many local residents very angry, or have your current home rebuilt in its current location, modernised, made bigger and with all the bedrooms you need? Honestly, it shouldn’t even be a question… 🤷🏻♂️
Why don’t you watch my previous video and I describe the two questions I asked regarding it. Then read the Telegraph article from today regarding this. There’s a quote from the council. Then feel free to come back on here and reflect on your comment 👍🏻
Yeah I can’t see it. The Saudi owners seem to have always taken into account the fans and the public in Newcastle and the supporters. Maybe yeah rebuilding it slightly bigger even if it slightly encroached into the park but didn’t interfere with the bandstand and architecture and lake etc. it could work and yeah thats a good idea about a temp stadium on the town moor
Mu understanding is that the only land the club actually owns is the site of the Stack. SJP is on a lease from the council or possibly the Freemen. 70 years left on the lease.
It’s my understanding the lease is being extended and is only a formality. The club don’t own Strawberry Place. It’s leased from Nexus. I know this from a Freedom of Information request I made about a year ago.
@@TynesideLife I thought strawberry place and where the stack is built was bought back from the company ashley sold it to years ago but went bust pre building etc and that the land is back in the clubs ownership
@@simonfarrimond3664 the land has never been ‘owned’ by MA, nor the club. They purchased the lease. Here’s an extract from my response from Nexus after my FOI request ‘The original lease of the land at Strawberry Place was granted on 4 August 1998 from Nexus to Newcastle United Football Club Limited (NUFC) for a period of 125 years at a peppercorn rent’. That lease was then sold to MA, then to various property development companies and now back to NUFC 👍🏻
The land the club own or acquire will limit what we can achieve in terms of remaining in the St James area. Whatever decision is made we need to remain in tge city centre. We need 65 -70k. From a business point of view the club must have sell outs. The difficulty of getting tickets is part if the business plan.
sometimes you have to start your own history and new parks and recreational areas, in 200 years it will be the history and heritige of the park and stadium
@@geordieboy8945 the land was donated by the Freemen of Newcastle in the later 1800’s. It was just land used for grazing back then. So no, nothing was destroyed, or sacrificed. And that certainly doesn’t compare to to the ecological and historical treachery some fans are willing to commit, for money… You’re picking the wrong fight with someone who studies local history bud 😅
i can see SJP being flattened and rebuilt. They might even be able to creep onto a small section of leazes park rather than the whole stadium on it . doing a little extension costing a billion won't cut it .
Eddie we will still have the same problem if we pull sjp down the footprint is not big enough to build the sort of stadium we need as the same listed buildings are still there so you may find us building outside the city which would disastrous
My take? Rebuild St James' completely on its current footprint. Yeah it will mean disruption but SJP IS Newcastle United. I don't think for one minute the owners would want to destroy parts of the city just for the sake of it. Use the land they already own, move the stadium slightly but stay at St James', we've waited since 1955 for silverware another few years is nothing. There is no way the club can grow to compete income wise with the big boys (so called) without a new stadium, but there's no reason why we have to keep the current one.
still have the same issues of not able to increase the east stand which at the moment is the smallest stand due to the grade II listed buildings behind if so increase in capacity on the same footprint wouldnt change much except for sticking another section light level 7 on the top of the gallowgate given us 3 sides all the same height
I agree Eddie - partial (or perhaps a full) demolition of SJP seems like the most likely solution to this, as logistically difficult as that would obviously be. It would be an engineering project on a scale hitherto not seen in the north of England, made more difficult by the fact that we'd need a PL-approved stadium to play at in the meantime (for realistically 3 seasons). Lots of comments such as "just use Kingston Park or Gateshead Stadium - if Real Madrid did it, we can" etc but the reality is that nothing is as simple as that and we are going to need some allies and friends to accommodate us in the years ahead. These are potentially very exciting times, but patience and compromise are going to be needed . Tottenham had the luxury of Wembley, and even that would have been a nightmare for them. Finally, the late-90's expansion to the Leazes and Milburn stands cost c£77.5m in today's money. Imagine thinking back then that, for all the investment and furore of playing in the second-biggest stadium in the PL, the stadium would need to change again within 30 years to consistently compete with the big boys.
I appreciate your stance on this Eddie but let’s not pretend that this is ‘just a few thousand seats’. A new stadium that could host more than just football would bring in hundreds of millions to the north east economy every year. It might also be a good idea to wait and see what the proposals are as you may end up with an even better park that is fully maintained to its potential.
You’ve misrepresented what I’ve said, taken it out of context and failed to include the clear and obvious option available, which I discuss near the end of the video The park is currently stunning. It wouldn’t be a park anymore with a huge stadium covering half of it bud 😅
Sometimes you need to create new history. There are potentially over 70,000 who would use a facility in Leazes Park on a regular basis vs a few who use Leazes Park now. Can new history be stifled / hamstrung by rules which date back many many years in times gone by? If NUFC / Council redeveloped St James Park land into a “new” Leazes Park befitting of the future then surely an adult conversation needs to be had. Ps, love the videos, excellent information presented in a very helpful way 👍
History and heritage is important, but stimulating the economy so that our bairns don't have to go to London to have a decent opportunity at a career is more important. Northern families are ripped apart because people leave. Doesn't happen in London and Manchester. Newcastle isn't the booming city it should be, and it's time the city became big enough that nobody wants to leave for the sake of a job, because it can be easily found right at home, in Toon. Allowing PIF to create an economic centre around the club would change our future. When you walk through Manchester, you see what we should be. I did a couple of years ago for the first time and was shocked. We need to look after ourselves, because Parliament are never going to throw money our way. Of course, there's all the red tape you mention with Leazes, so that probably won't happen. But if that red tape wasn't a concern, and if all we had in the way was history... if it's between a park that can be relocated to where SJP currently stands, and a bright future, then I'm happy to see Leazes be reconfigured. I'm more interested in our future. As for those who say that it wouldn't be "SJP" anymore if we move, I say nonsense. St James' Park is whatever - wherever - we need it to be. We decide where SJP is. So all those mocks up with a new "Leazes Park Stadium" make me laugh. It's still St James'. Anyway, I do feel differently, but I appreciate the video again Ed.
The debate is much more nuanced than you present. We need to weigh up the number of people who currently gain enjoyment from Leazes Park aganst those people who would benefit from an expanded St. James, being able to watch more games. We can survey local people to find out what people value more, preserving the park as it is or expanding and modernising the football stadium. Also, we need to see what the football club would propose doing with the remaining park. Perhaps it could be transformed into something much more than it is now. You are too quick to form such a strong one-sided opinion, vilifying those who don't agree with you. We need to see the full picture before making up our minds.
@simonfarrimond3664 so there you go it's official race course it is can't wait 😀 100 000 sell out every week , helicopter pads etc massive sponsorships music venues , boxing euros , as for the old ground once new one is built flatten it build a top of the range training complex wake up.people look at Leicesters train ground? We get left behind ? Could we fill 100,000 Every week YES I know thousands people who want season tickets me for 1 HWTL
Grade II listed park was never going to happen and as you say Eddy rightly so. I have said since the buyout it will be an expansion of the current ground, current facilities can be upgraded, its the most economic option and these lads are an investment fund at the end of the day.
Great video Eddie. Bottom line is regardless for us to compete PSR is massive abd for the club to move forward we need to look at every aveneue possible. History and heritage doesn't help with PSR. We either try and close the huge gap between us and Spurs who were the 6th highest as in revenues etc we have to do what helps with that.
@@TynesideLife I haven't my point is PSR is the be all and end all regarding with how the club move forward. The clubs hierarchy will deem whatever is the best way and quickest way to try and close that by all means necessary. Darren Eales put the facts and figures out there for all to see. We are miles behind the big 6. In what we bring in.
Another brilliant video covering every aspect and everyone’s stance but I have a question. Is it only about a few thousand extra seats. Surly any and all success this may bring on the public pitch will echo throughout the whole city? Thank you.
Cheers Kev, although I fear you may have misunderstood the context of that. Of course the city will benefit economically with an increased stadium capacity ( for 20-25 days of the year). The main thrust of the point is that this can be achieved without destroying historical landmarks. One of which has listed status and sits in a conservation area. Hope that clarifies things 👍🏻
Yes of course. I wish I could say I fully understand you but I can’t. I am a fan from afar. I support the team as best I can but I have no understanding of the history and pride and passion of the people of Newcastle. To me a bigger new stadium means a better chance of me getting a ticket now and then. To the people of the city this is a much bigger proposal that will affect their city, history and their lives. ❤
The Saudis won’t give a monkeez about what’s gone before whatever they want they’ll get unfortunately, I’d rather have a 60k stadium and keep our history 👍
Just build a new stadium for the fans end of if it means put the city do it for gods sake if we want success we need as fans to make sacrifices like the club will make for us fans I believe the city council will do all it can to keep the club in the city
We never know how long the Saudi r staying around,let build a new stadium,let’s create more jobs for the locals …we still have town moor and jesmond dene nearby….
it could indeed be a rebuild in the current footprint of sjp or a new build elsewhere but everyone needs to understand that any new build will not be on Leazes park. My shout is that nufc are currently negotiating with the MoD and Newcastle university for the purchase of the land they own just north of Leazes park. When a sale agreement is reached, an announcement will be made in the new year. Nufc will be able to build on land that has already been developed.
The land directly North of Leazes Park is called Castle Leazes. It belongs to NCC and Freemen of Newcastle who have grazing rights on the land. The land directly NE of the MOD site is the Castle Leazes Halls of Residence which are in the process of being demolished and rebuilt for a growing student demand. Even if you were correct, which I can’t really see, the final decision on a stadium build in Castle Leazes may come down to a public enquiry which is what put Sir John Hall off in 1997 The club aren’t in control of the outcome, so it would seem unlikely they’re in the process of buying land they may not be able to do anything with
its obvious there is no easy solution but if they want to build a new stadium in the city there are two possibilities as far as I can see. demolish and rebuild sjp or build a new stadium in castle leazes. i'm not claiming to have any 'insider' knowledge at all but it just appears to be the solution with least obstacles to overcome. NCC definitely do not want nufc to leave the city.
@@Mr.Newcastle well, I do know that a stadium won’t fit purely inside Castle Leazes because I’ve measured it using Google Mapping measuring software. That’s why the 97’ plan had the front third of the stadium in Leazes Park. A rebuilding of SJP is definitely achievable and won’t require any additional hurdles to get over.
@@Mr.Newcastle in terms of size it would be big enough but as I mentioned above, it seems incredibly unlikely the club would make attempts to purchase that land when the project outcome is out of their control. Ain’t happening bud
History doesn't win silverware. A new stadium is inevitable whether in 20 years or now, so it might as well be now ehile we have the richest owners in the world. We don't want to get left behind.
Where the stadium is doesn't matter, close to transport, yes. Heritage blah blah well if that's important support Heritage where it matters. Football is a game. Yes, a game taken over by business. When it comes to money, businesses move to other countries. Moving a few miles won't change a goddamn thing in anything that REALLY matters in life.
We Need a new Stadium and are privileged to have the opportunity. Imagine St'James park in 25 years time ? Old Tawdry and crumbling grey concrete and way behind the tech needed to run and utilise in full multi stadium use. The Saudi People do not do things by half and we can have the 9th wonder of the world as they will be no half measures..We will be proud with the worlds best stadium..If you turn your nose up at that you are robbing the upcoming young people of a new History and heritage. We need to move.
I believe that most Geordies want to see a successful team finally winning trophies and care more about that than our historic (and lopsided sided) stadium and a Victorian band stand. SJP has served us well and seen some wonderful nights of football, who could forget the game against PSG roughly 12 months ago? But new memories can be created in a new, bigger stadium with wide concourses selling food and drink and offering better toilet facilities. A stadium with a retractable roof that can be used year round not just for football but for concerts, boxing nights, hospitality, whatever….. Time to move into the 21st century and compete with the big boys.
@@TynesideLifePlease don’t misunderstand, I’m not against rebuilding SJP if that’s possible, in fact that would be wonderful if we can get 65-70 thousand people seated in there and in a stadium that isn’t severely compromised by its surroundings (like the lop sided and imo ugly Aviva stadium in Dublin). I just don’t see the room for a world class stadium using the current footprint. Great video as usual Eddie 👍
New stadium please I was brought up at Mansfield street 14 mile from the ground i could tell the score just by the noise anyone can remember kids asking people to watch their cars when parking before the match I was one of these kids I bleed black and white but still would want a move
I get some of your points, but come on, the whole area, Newcastle and Gateshead are desperately run down with very little investment, we need as much investment we can get into the area and regenerate the whole City, they left the Tyne Bridge to rot and it's arguably our most famous landmark, money is tighter than ever, so I say we build the super stadium, in Leazes Park, and carefully relocate any historic building/park area to the current SJP location, pretty straight forward.
@@TynesideLife yes it’s not a bad idea, but will we still not be left with the same problems regarding the Metro station and the listed buildings surrounding it. I just think it’s too tight in there
Get rid of the Arena, which is too small to attract the bigger bands these days, and build a new 60-70k stadium in the Arena's footprint and the bigger stadium could be used for sporting and music events. If people want another separate Arena, there's enough land nearby to accommodate an arena AND a football stadium. It may no longer be a short walk from the bus/metro station, but it's a small sacrifice to get a purpose built stadium. The die-hards will say no, but show them the planning for a stadium down by the river, with ample parking, and they'll change their minds. It's clear that there's too much wrangling going on and Leazes Park has stood longer than the stadium, and it's rolled on for too long. A purpose built stadium, with a bit of a longer walk isn't the end of the world.
In order to fit the Spurs stadium down there you would need both the Arena land AND the brown site land. It has been measured. St James’ Park wouldn’t fit on the arena land either. The government housing agency which now own the Brown site land (Homes England) and are now clearing the land for housing stock. They have provided an official statement stating there are no plans for a stadium. The new arena is being built between the Baltic and glass house on the Gateshead Quays. Any questions about the Tyneside area, give me a shout 👍🏻
What do you as a supporter want regarding the stadium ? A upgrade less money lots of money for 3k more supporters the rest as corporate B new stadium more money The only thing that has not been change at our current stadium is the players tunnel
@@TynesideLife I have lots of questions but not being a structural engineer and a Researcher like your self I wounded if you know any of the answered to my questions 1 if we were to extend the gallowgate can we build above the metro station and sink piles into the ground to support the new extended stand 2 the road outside Gallowgate I presume that would close on match days only due to it being a main rd to RVI and Eldon Gardens 3 what would happen to the Strawberry pub would that do you know be integrated into the new stand if so it’s going to be one dark pub and would this pub have to be structurally changed to incorporate the new stand 4 the university housing would we as a club buy this building to enable the access for supporters to get in and out of the ground on match days due to H&S CV 5 if we were to build upwards on the listed building side internal infrastructure would need to be looked into such as once again piling the ground to enable to structure of the new stand to be erected this no doubt would include upheaval for the residences who live there and once again the access of supporters on match days for H&S also what happens to the access to the rear of these houses down the back cobbled lane Like I say lots of questions which no doubt cleaver people than me have answers to
At the end PIF is pure business...they won't keep scilent watching there big invesmet stay stand still....they will need return on there investment for sure 😊
Never mind the stadium, your camera moves so much it gives me motion sickness😂seriously though demolish the ald outdated wonky stadium to rebuild completely at different angles with car park gone to utilise and create a very modern impressive state of the art one, then the only problem is where do we play for 2/3 seasons😮Gateshead is the likely one maybe? 🎉
@@gordy3714 I discuss the complete rebuild of SJP as the likely option in the video mate. I’ve got no need to comment Luke Edwards article as it just reinforces my own content 👍🏻
I dont know why people are banging on about Leazes park. You have as much chance as Chelsea have of building their new ground on Hyde Park. You may be happy to sell your clubs soul to the Saudis, but other things have greater protections and can not be bought. Leazes Park was a gift to the working class people of Newcastle way back when. You should be ashamed of even considering it as an option when you bang on about history and community, etc.
just spend a bit of cash and do up gateshead stadium rather than bulid a temporary stadium for 2 years on the toon moor while st james is being re builtthe footprint is already there and no planning issues what so ever easy fix short term
The park should not be touched, it was given to the people of Newcastle, not given to , Newcastle football club, and people FROM ANOTHER COUNTRY, THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL PARK, AND SHOULD BE THE PUBLIC PARK, FOR ALL GEORDIES,
On the subject of Newcastle heritage I think we need to preserve as much as we can. I think money should not even be in the equation here in regards to the land. If the fans truly want to see progression in the club then it's time we move away from the city centre or knock down SJP and rebuild. What about something like the Nou Camp where the pitch is lower than ground level too? which would allow more seats. We really do need to catch up with the new generation of stadiums and like you mentioned "one cheque" really does fell like the owners are saying its now or never. Another idea which no doubt you may have picked up on in another video is the Reubens Brothers owning Gosforth Park. There is loads of land around there next to the racecourse and with having owners already having land there would make the process much quicker. Great vid as usual Eddie.
If you want to keep playing, at st James's park, knock it down, and build a super STADIUM, Play home games somewhere EALSE. Stop moaning, yous have the money, not every team has that advantage,
If we expand SJP we affect historical listed buildings. If we build a new stadium we affect historical buildings etc. no matter which way you go with it's size etc we will have to break a few eggs to make an omelette! You can't stand in the way of progress. History is one thing but it can't get in the way of the future and progress as sad as that is! At least they are doing detailed due progress to try and find the best option
No mate. An expansion or rebuild of St James Park can clearly be done without any compromise to listed buildings. You’ve developed a false belief from somewhere?
@@TynesideLifemate there is so much out there about the stadium. If we expand that east stand it's going to effect them houses and offices in many ways. I just think it's very difficult . I've shared your video on our page for folks comments. It's another thought provoking video on a difficult situation. Keep it going. Loving the videos 👏👏👏
@@Magpie247NUFC cheers bud. Just to clarify, the east stand can’t be heightened but the stadium can be expanded without compromising he listed buildings but I discuss the rebuild option in the video. Thus doesn’t compromise the buildings either 👍🏻
