Andrew Tanner
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🏟 Newcastle United are set to move ahead with plans to STAY and EXPAND St James’ Park after completing a feasibility study into what can be done to modernise our historical home. The extensive, six-month feasibility study has been carried out, with architects offering a range of options to dramatically increase the capacity to more than 60,000, as well as modernise the facilities inside the stadium. However, before the multi-million pound redevelopment, which has been described as one of the most ambitious stadium rebuilds seen in this country, can begin, sources at Newcastle City Council have suggested Newcastle will want to discuss the length of their leasehold on St James’ Park. The lease currently has 70 years to run, but before investing hundreds of millions of pounds in the project, the club understandably wants to extend it. Those talks with the council will be delicate and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, who have a majority stake of 80 per cent in the club and will bankroll the project if it gets the green light, will want to ensure they have long term security on their investment. The idea now is to create a large, modern, multi-purpose venue that, as well as giving the football club one of the most spectacular and innovative stadiums in the country to play in, can also be used to host concerts and other sporting events. Despite the completion of the feasibility study, building work is not expected to start before the end of the year. The right decision in my opinion 🖤🤍🖤🤍 #NUFC #NUFCFans #Newcastle




















