Opinion If these new Newcastle United stadium claims are true…
If these claims are true (see here) that a brand new state-of-the-art Newcastle United stadium is going to be built in Leazes Park, it is magnificent news.
Three decades ago, when Sir John Hall wanted to relocate, I was against leaving St James’ Park.
I’m now a lot older, if not entirely wiser, and time has considerably moved on.
We are now a quarter of the way into the 21st century, and we now have proper and well-meaning Newcastle United owners.
I have always been of the firm belief that the Saudi Arabia PIF (not forgetting the Reubens) didn’t invest in Newcastle United to remain at St James’ Park.
It was always the case that they would want the best for their flagship club.
St James’ Park is outdated and, after years of neglect by our previous owner, not worth the hassle of persevering with.
Now that we are regularly going to be competing at the top end of the Premier League table, we need a beautiful new stadium to go along with the class Toon teams we all hope to be watching for many years to come.
A brand new Newcastle United stadium will bring in substantial matchday revenue, and the increased capacity will allow more Geordies to watch their club.
Of course it will attract the corporations in their droves. but do we want to be a really big club or not? You’ve got to move with the shakers and the times.
