Shocking Developments that Could Scupper St James’ Park Extension Plans!

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) is a carefully managed investment portfolio to enable Saudi Arabia to diversify its economy revenues, in order to move away from oil. This project is called 'Vision 2030' and is driven by the global effects of climate change.
The PIF invest in a number of industries and companies that include shipping, renewable energies. entertainment, hospitality and tourism. In a drive to increase their populations interest in sport, they have had desires to purchase a Premier League club for many years. For this reason, they chose Newcastle United, based on the clubs potential for massive fan interest, both locally but potentially globally. A successful Newcastle United will generate huge revenue streams in Saudi Arabia amongst its population, as they invest in their own football infrastructure.
The current owners have made it clear that they are not the owners of the club, but the custodians. The inference in this statement is that they are passing through. At some point in the future, 'ownership' of the club will change hands. To me this could conceivable mean 20 years or so.
Our new owners have made it clear since they purchased the club in October 2021 that we are a long term project whereby they hope we are challenging for the Premier League title in 5-10 years. Amanda Staveley has gone on record to state that their immediate concern is to build the foundations of the club through a state of the art training facility and our academy system.
She states - "To reach the top of the premier league, you don't just need great players, you need robust, strong foundations and we have to build them". This will take a few years to come to fruition.
Back in March 2022, Mehrdad Ghodoussi and Amanda Staveley stated in an interview with 'The Athletic' that they wouldn't be building a stadium somewhere else and would look to extend St James' Park to 60-65K, once other larger objectives have been fulfilled. They will then work closely with Newcastle City Council to try and achieve this. It's my view that they will look at expansion around the middle of this decade.
It's from these fundamental pledges and economic positions that I draw my opinions on a gradual growth of the club and that they won't be 'throwing' money at the club to expedite perceived success as quickly as possible. I don't believe they will make astronomical financial decisions in regards facilitating stadium expansion either. That means I don't believe they will spend potentially billions on attempting to relocate Leazes Terrace (for example), in order to increase our capacity by around 15 - 20K seats. It makes no economic sense to their wider objectives under Vision 2030. Neither do I believe that they will seek to compromise the history of our city, for stadium extension objectives.
I attempt in my videos to be balanced and see these complex circumstances from different positions that consider, planning, development, history, heritage, conservation and politics.
I enjoy well thought out and balanced views and I'm always looking to learn new things. My opinions are my own.
In this video I discuss the possibilities of expansion of St James’ Park but I reveal a shocking development that could play a significant part in any future decision.
I record the video in the beautiful Grade I listed building Alderman Fenwick House on Pilgrim St. I also talk briefly about its history and if you'd like to book the venue for a business, social, or creative need, you can visit their website www.afhouse.co.uk
Please excuse the typo re Charles Dickens. He visited in the 1850’s not the 1950’s.
Thank you for taking the time to watch

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[@IanEckert1977]

Go on Eddie son...

[@jimfell7147]

Sir Edward of the Tyne, another gem, your videos are head and shoulders above all the other contributors when it comes to depth of knowledge and information, not that they are bad just you really are that good. I'd love to see the video of the training ground plans so bring it on. I'm sure the owners will already be fully conversant with what they can do with our stadium and will be ready and able to go as soon as the oppurtunity arises. Mrs. Williams seems to have a grasp of the situation re Leazes Park and I'm sure the owners would be in favour of helping re-develop the park if it brought about sensible conversation for St. James expansion.

[@TynesideLife]

You’re very kind thank you Jim 🙏

[@judeclancy1952]

im glad to see people are being realists about this and not just shooting down preliminary ideas at this point. not being from newcastle (or the UK) but a huge toon fan for 25 years, i never realised how much green space there is around the ground. i had, stupidly, assumed it was all built-up. so there are plenty of opportunities.

[@LasVegasWolves]

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[@williamanderson5437]

Very interesting and professional presentation. As a Tranmere supporter on the Wirral, I hope the 'expansion' is agreed to the mutual benefit of all concerned parties in Newcastle. 80,000 Geordies singing & cheering on 'The Toon' -- now that is something to look forward to.

[@andyallom4357]

Another fascinating video Eddy. You keep coming up with them, and we will keep watching. Seeing the Cathedral on the Hill as you drive in from Felling by-pass direction, Gateshead, is something that can never be replaced.

[@TynesideLife]

Appreciated Andy 🤛🏻

[@joemclaughlan6287]

Cracking video, mate. Really appreciate the detail and to get the interview, that's excellent content 🍻

[@TynesideLife]

Appreciated Joe 🤛🏻

[@kenloughran7186]

Another great upload Eddy look forward to these great uploads keep up the great work mate

[@TynesideLife]

Appreciated Ken 👍🏻

[@joannebenrose9081]

Excellent video my friend. I love documentary, history & newcastle. Keep up the good work. Very educational 👍👍👍

[@TynesideLife]

Thank you Joanne 😊

[@jwbpona]

I really enjoy watching your videos. The quality is getting better and better since you started as well!.

[@TynesideLife]

Appreciated Jonathan 👍🏻

[@garethrothery740]

Thanks Eddie for another great video I'm new to your site and finding out some great and informative things about the history of Newcastle. Keep up the good work 👍

[@TynesideLife]

Appreciated Gareth 🤛🏻

[@paulsennitt2079]

Brilliant watch thank you

[@chrisbanks5925]

Fantastic informative video . . the moving of the pitch slightly to the northwest and then rebuilding the stands, looks a great idea and the best I have seen so far.

[@TynesideLife]

Cheers Chris 🤛🏻

[@davidcadden6097]

Just happened to scroll across this, I found it facinating and informative. Thanks for posting.

[@TynesideLife]

Thank you David 👍🏻

[@7kingkev]

Very interesting video Eddie , always a pleasure to watch . Thanks 👍

[@TynesideLife]

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[@jeremytalton]

Great job as always. Love the history you bring with your content. And yes please do a video on prospective sites for the new training facility!

[@TynesideLife]

Will do Jeremy 👍🏻

[@bullerboy22]

Very informative mate - thoroughly enjoyed this :)

[@TynesideLife]

Appreciated 🤛🏻

[@mickeyc5355]

100% Agree with what the lass said, if the explanation is going to be box tickets then don’t give them a inch. Good on her and hope she sticks to that.

[@peterstabler2321]

Another great video Eddie, here's my comment - It's coming up! It is a fascinating problem, conservation versus modern needs. I am encouraged by the lady's open mindedness to structural changes, hopefuly her fears about ordinary fans being priced out are unfounded.

[@TynesideLife]

Me too Peter. I’m glad I reached out to her

[@skully1987]

As always Eddie , brilliant vlog, you are so natural and your research is second to none . Keep it up m8 👍🏼

[@TynesideLife]

Thanks Michael 👍🏻

[@NupoNupsNupsie]

I always wanted this information. Thx u ❤️

[@seanroberthanrahan9263]

Great explanatory video,

[@terryansell6641]

This was so interesting video thank you from New Zealand

[@dennischarters4614]

Another great video mate lots of interesting information thanks 👏👏

[@TynesideLife]

You’re welcome 🤛🏻

[@johnridpeath1728]

Very good in depth video eddie.great research and broadcast.lets hope everyone will be happy with future changes.

[@TynesideLife]

Thanks John 🤛🏻

[@Alimation]

Was nice meeting you Eddie when you were in alderman fenwicks :) also keep up the good work love watching your videos in my down time

[@TynesideLife]

You too Khloe and I’m glad you’re enjoying them 😊

[@jw1oon]

Great video! As an American Toon supporter I enjoy learning more about the city

[@TynesideLife]

Glad you’re enjoying them cheers Joe 🇺🇸

[@kpf7677]

Excellent video as per usual Eddie mate, well done

[@TynesideLife]

Cheers bud 🤛🏻

[@euzah]

Very interesting, great content as usual Eddie 👍

[@TynesideLife]

Thanks bud 👍🏻

[@renny656]

Another fabulous and super informative video Eddy! Thank you! 👏🏻

[@TynesideLife]

You’re very kind Nicola 😊

[@chrisdawson6156]

Hi Renny

[@grahambell9831]

Well researched & presented Eddy, another superb video 👏 Fenwick house, what a find! SJP has to stay where it is. Respectful, advance planning across all concerned parties can result in a 21st century SJP. When the club is consistently competitive in the premiership & in Europe.....this will be the 'fuel' for capacity expansion. Have a great weekend Eddy.......and I really enjoyed your magic weekend vlog 👌

[@TynesideLife]

Appreciated Graham 🤛🏻

[@stephenjones5118]

Excellent video, thank you.

[@TynesideLife]

Cheers Stephen 🤛🏻

[@stephenjones5118]

You’re more than welcome, keep up the great work ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@owenbell307]

Well informed and educational as ever. Nice one Eddie!

[@TynesideLife]

Appreciated Owen 🤛🏻

[@YesYesYessYes]

Great stuff👍

[@kevinbelshaw8694]

Top class vlog matey!! A lot of time with research and interviews took place in this video. Well done mate. You should work for History Channel.

[@TynesideLife]

Haha! I think the other channels have got it right though by knocking out videos on their beds or sofas 😅

[@edwardlattimer3238]

One very informative video, liked the part at the beginning about that beautiful building on pilgrim street, live to see buildings like that also the history.

[@TynesideLife]

Glad you enjoyed it Edward 👍🏻

[@chrispinkney8182]

Thanks ...

[@TynesideLife]

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[@j-t4436]

Great video, as usual, Eddie 👍🏼

[@TynesideLife]

Cheers Jason 👍🏻

[@andrewfield8562]

Brilliant video Eddie very interesting 👍

[@TynesideLife]

Cheers Andrew 👍🏻

[@joinmeonthedarkside2]

The best I've seen yet on this subject.

[@TynesideLife]

Cheers bud 🤛🏻

[@biyah22]

This is amazing videos. You are deserve for more subscribers

[@TynesideLife]

Appreciated thank you 🙏

[@AdrianTBell]

Great video

[@richardgray3343]

Brilliant video !!

[@TynesideLife]

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[@davidcaush5036]

Hi Eddie, great video as per usual with a lot of interesting facts. The football club has a big problem with rebuilding, especially as they are hemmed in on 3 of the 4 sides. My thought which I have shared with you on a previous occasion would to contact the owner of the land that the current Arena sits on, and do a deal where by the new SJP is built there and once the old SJP is pulled down, the land can then be given to the person who currently owns the Arena site for his future development.

[@TynesideLife]

Hi David. That land is already being developed soon for a large housing project and a hotel unfortunately 👍🏻

[@PNoblesGarage]

We cannot leave St James’ Park. It’s not even an option !!

[@btaylor7226]

Brilliant insight into the redevelopment of SJP mate. Let's hope something can be agreed which would enable thousands of more Geordies having access to SJP. Love the video and your channel mate 👍🖤🤍🖤🤍

[@TynesideLife]

Great message bud 👍🏻

[@neilgilsenan2923]

Another great video Eddie 👍🏼. I know Aldermann Fenwick House very well, Central-Space are one of my customers.

[@TynesideLife]

Glad you enjoyed it Neil 👍🏻

[@peterr11]

Very interesting video Eddy. I visited Leazes Park for the first time in years a few month back and thought it was in a very poor state. NUFC funded restoration & ongoing maintenance for space along the edge of the park seems a very sensible solution that benefits everyone.

[@TynesideLife]

Great message 👆

[@adriaanvan-de-lang5870]

What a fantastic and informative post 👍

[@TynesideLife]

Appreciated Adriaan 👍🏻

[@neilburns8869]

I suppose that if the pitch was allowed to be moved 20 metres to the NW and then the stadium redevelopment to fit 80,000 supporters and in return for the permission to do this, given it would be intruding into Leazes Park they could maybe give a very significant donation to improve and help maintain Leazes Park.

[@TynesideLife]

Definitely 👍🏻

[@sebluketravis2438]

I could see some of the ground being bought back by Reuben brothers and The Gallowgate being expanded (using crane style tech like Bombanera or Bernabau) by 10,000 seats. On top of that, safe standing to take it closer to 65,000. Then the last stand have the San Siro style structure with huge new screens (like Sofi stadium) for advertising, VAR etc. I am a United fan, but this will be the best club stadium in UK if that is done, and it is very achievable. Don't need to move anywhere.

[@TynesideLife]

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[@Andy-we5og]

I really like this channel, it very different from other fan channels , takes a different approach, and great production value ⚫⚪

[@TynesideLife]

Cheers pal 🤛🏻

[@andyadventures2841]

Great insight my friend 🙏

[@TynesideLife]

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[@michaelgilchrist341]

Really interesting Eddie, well done 👏

[@TynesideLife]

Cheers Michael 🤛🏻

[@bentaylor4490]

Great watch again! I’d love to see a video about training ground facilities etc. It’s all exciting times ahead for us.

[@TynesideLife]

Will do Ben 👍🏻

[@bentaylor4490]

@@TynesideLife get in 🙂💪

[@kevinporter3212]

Great video mate. 🙏👋

[@TynesideLife]

Cheers Kevin 🤛🏻

[@kevinporter3212]

@@TynesideLife 😉

[@Fortizar]

Fantastic video mate 👍

[@TynesideLife]

Cheers 👍🏻

[@rogerash]

Eddie, thank you for the effort you went to to produce that excellent video. Its nice to have fact instead of some of the unsubstantiated fiction that's doing the rounds. I would love to see an 80000 capacity SJP on its current site but its not going to be easy. No doubt significant opposition to overcome but hopefully if some benefits can be found for all it may be possible.

[@TynesideLife]

Appreciated Roger thank you 🙏

[@jasonlee4267]

I think 80,000 is unrealistic at that location to be fair, given the constraints and extra size needed to find space for 28,000 extra seats and with all the surrounding areas, i think you could squeeze 65,000 in the same footprint, but 80k would have to be a new site in my opinion

[@TynesideLife]

@@jasonlee4267 the video isn’t about the exact location Jason. I agree that it would be difficult to get over (probably) 60k in its current footprint. It isn’t about turning the stadium 90 degrees either

[@chrisclarke7723]

Eddie, excellent video

[@oskaboska30hj]

Very interesting

[@patrickraw4473]

Love your videos there's a lot of rubbish out there so keep doing your thing and I'll keep watching.

[@TynesideLife]

Appreciated Patrick 👍🏻

[@simonmoran67]

'Aye' to training ground vid. :-) Cheers from Japan.

[@TynesideLife]

Will do Simon 👍🏻

[@f1nl3yyy94]

Keep it up, the history of tbe ciry is crucial to the points you make, they go hand n hand 👊

[@TynesideLife]

Well said 🤛🏻

[@dominicharvey1590]

Moving the stadium north west and upgrading Leazers park for me is a win win situation. With a bit of ingenuity you could improve Leazers park for both the Wildlife and local people.

[@TynesideLife]

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[@smasheditinthetoon5-074]

Build it one under the capacity of Wembley and then its bellow that attendance we'll fill it more than the national Team

[@TynesideLife]

Great idea!

[@jamesclark3420]

Make it 90,001 to Piss off the FA 🤣

[@thumpertoon76]

Hi Eddie, thanks for the link, well watched, as Marion says She is more than willing to sit down and have the conversation so she is open to dialogue and she is 1000% right that fans shouldn't be priced out, let's not forget our new owners have very very very deep pockets and anything at present in redevelopment plans is more than achievable, one good thing for the gallowgate end is the metro tunnel is already in place, so laying fresh foundations wouldn't be an Engineering problem and fully refreshing the gallowgate end with a probable steeper tilt and taking away the main road or even keeping it ala Ajax style is also more than achievable, you love history, I love Engineering and architecture old and new so will be very interesting to see what comes in the coming years....but for now let's just keep buzzing for the new season and a season of hope and optimism and hopefully some form of success.....would love a cup final and hopefully dust down the cobwebs in the trophy room.....HOWAY THE LADS 💙⚽️🙏🏼

[@thumpertoon76]

Forgot to say....everybody has a price if the price is right 🤣👍🏼

[@TynesideLife]

Great message Sean and glad you enjoyed it. I’m really fascinated in planning too and the law around these things as it all ties into history, heritage and conservation. I also take a healthy interest in what life looks like from different angles. Just because something may be possible in engineering terms, that doesn’t mean it’s what’s best for Newcastle as a city. There is also an equal volume of Newcastle residents who see the stadium as a problem and may fiercely resist any applications. Life looked exclusively through a fans eyes will paint a distorted picture of reality. You’re right, the PIF have deep pockets but they’re an investment fund with a very large portfolio in transport, renewable energies, tourism and now of course, football (amongst other things). We are just one small part of a very large picture for their own economic diversity streams. Check out my video as to why the sovereign wealth fund bought us. 👍🏻 Saudi Arabia’s purchase of Newcastle United isn’t all about us kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJLHf52VjrCHf7s

[@jmpompey1]

@@thumpertoon76 Yeah, even if it means paying to have that grade 1 listed taken down brick by brick and rebuilt somewhere else it'd be worth it for all those extra seats.

[@thumpertoon76]

@@jmpompey1 Hi Kev, the building facade could be kept and incorporated into a new stand obviously loosing the roofs and the insides to hold a bit nostalgia, I had read somewhere about plans to do this and use it as a corporate entrance which personally I think would look fantastic a mix of the old Newcastle meets New-Newcastle, for the life of me I can't find the article but was very interesting vision of what could be...but we live and see, we do seriously need to extend tho as the future looks brighter than the sun at present 🤣👍🏼

[@iancross2345]

Thanks

[@TynesideLife]

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[@TynesideLife]

Hi Ian, thank you very much for the £5! 🤛🏻

[@Dougie_Northumberland]

Thanks again Eddie

[@TynesideLife]

Cheers Dougie 👍🏻

[@dannyward673]

Look money talks and Newcastle have won the biggest lottery ever so I can’t see a problem. It’s just a matter of options that the council agree to. There’s only one club in the city and the council should be supporting the idea of expansion not blocking every idea because eventually it will benefit everyone in the city. I’m a staunch West Ham fan but being married to a lush Geordie lass who only sees the black & white stripes of the toon I have grown a liking for the club. All the best for the future 👏🏼👏🏼⚒

[@Ge0rdiE_1892]

Great video Eddy, it will certainly be interesting to see what happens from here in terms of SJP because it is nailed on for our owners to want to expand either the stadium capacity to 80k or build a new stadium but question is where? Because it seems the likes of Town Moor and down by the Arena are a no go as things stand.

[@TynesideLife]

Great message Geordie 👍🏻

[@michaellupton1593]

Outstanding work Eddy, really interesting stuff.. yes a video on the potential site for the training ground/complex would be good.

[@TynesideLife]

Cheers Michael. It’ll be the most comprehensive you’ve seen yet 😅

[@greensidemags]

We need to move , SJP is a fantastic stadium but its dated already compared with others. I still say the arena site would be best option as nothing is set in stone yet with it & its still in the city centre

[@TynesideLife]

A large housing project and hotel are being built there bud. Plans are in and development starting soon 👍🏻

[@paulamaxwell776]

Great content Eddy, very interesting too. Hopefully bump into you at Bilbao game.

[@TynesideLife]

I’m sure you will Paula 😊

[@JTP90]

Excellent video

[@TynesideLife]

Cheers Jon 🤛🏻

[@stevecooke2893]

Wow, that was fascinating. Great job. I always thought expansion of the stadium was a fools errand, being aware of the listed buildings and conservation issues. But by the looks of it, when you factor in more money for conservation groups in this climate, makes things more optimistic. Maybe we could keep the cathedral on the hill

[@TynesideLife]

I definitely believe they’ll rebuild the East Stand and a deal will be struck 👍🏻

[@kevinpipe8168]

Another fantastic video..thank you. For me there is no other option but to rebuild.The money it will take to expand by a few thousand then what struggle years down the line when it needs expanding again..It just makes sense to build a new fresh state of the art stadium..sjp is our home but its worn and outdated and wile it will do 4 the time being we now have owners that can build bigger and better

[@TynesideLife]

Well said Kevin 👍🏻

[@pauljames77777]

Eddie another top video as normal with some really interesting material ,it was a good interview with Mrs williams who seems she is a level headed lady to Weigh up the pros and cons of both side of the argument on the expansion , I am sure at some stage there could development and investment of Leezers park, Lets see what happens as personally would love to see the stadium expanded , it is a pity Mike Ashley sold that land at the back of the Gallowgate just another one of his decisions to pxss off the geordie nation ,We will have to see what the future brings us for St James Park. The information on Alderman Fenwick house was interesting I never knew its history or its location ,I am sure there is other places in Newcastle that people do not know the history of some of these buildings Keep the videos comming mate ,with living in Indonesia your videos gives me a more interesting outlook of whats happening in the toon Thanks Eddie

[@TynesideLife]

That’s a great message Paul and I appreciate it 🙏

[@waynemathison2381]

hellow eddie great content as usual😜🤟✌👍

[@TynesideLife]

Thanks Wayne 👍🏻

[@martynholmes2544]

Great video great insight into the work needed hope u can get planning permission it will take forever getting everyone to agree as my team Nottingham forest have spent over 3 years waiting for planning permission just to knock down one stand and completely rebuild it 3 tiers high cuz of the council demanding this that and that making u jump hoops tho them with the extra Capacity , environmental Sustainability issues u name it they will make it difficult as possible

[@TynesideLife]

Great message Martyn and there are lots of problems for St James with it being a city centre stadium. Good luck for next season 🤛🏻

[@andynjw1163]

Very informative 👍👍. It's becoming a bit of a headache especially with 40k on the season ticket waiting list.

[@TynesideLife]

I remain optimistic they’ll expand. Will be a few years time though 👍🏻

[@andynjw1163]

@@TynesideLife waiting champions league place I'll settle for that😂👍👍

[@matthewsmith2787]

I think they will just have to keep SJP where it is for the time being. Maybe they will have to reduce capacity temporarily while they redevelop?

[@phil1721]

excellent video backed up by extensive research. Maybe it's a blessing in disguise as a full gallowgate extension would have still limited capacity to just over 60,000 with the same limitations of the tiny east stand. In practical terms a move north will result in demolition of the whole stadium but the idea of moving the pitch north-west 10-20 metres into the milburn/leazes is more probable as the club can still retain a big chunk of the existing structure. Also the reason why I think this will be a more favourable solution is that they may be able to do it bit by bit without having to play elsewhere especially if they could limit attendance to just season ticket holders and away fans (depending on premier league rules) St James' Park seems to have a bit more room than most behind the goals and touchline which is also space that could be utilised however I've heard this can affect it as a venue for big competitions (Anfield can't host Euro 2028 for it's limited space around the pitch) One thing i've noted with this option is that the stadium is going to be far more compact, but with the additions of 3 far larger corners and a bigger east stand would really bulk up the capacity even if we'd be losing the first section of the milburn/leazes for the pitch move. If we did have to find somewhere else to play for a couple of years I think supporters would rather travel to Murrayfield in Edinburgh rather than share with the mackems. As for gateshead I believe the capacity is only just shy of 12,000.

[@TynesideLife]

Great message Phil 👍🏻

[@JB-dx7eu]

Comprehensive video on the possible future redevelopment of SJP and the future use of Leazes Pk Ed cheers. Thought it telling that attitudes towards retaining Leazes Pk in it's current form was more relaxed than 25 years ago due to it's poor maintainance. Surely a like for like land swap a demolished SJP converted into a beautiful well funded park area would be a win win. Leazes Pk is the only location we'd all feel is still affectively SJP aka the new White Heart Lane. Same pubs, walk to the ground etc. Keep up the good work Ed. For an "Oldie" 🤣😂🤣 you're a natural at this game👍🙌

[@TynesideLife]

Hey, I’m still in my middle youth 😅😂

[@JB-dx7eu]

@@TynesideLife 😂😂😂👌

[@markmartin9745]

Brilliant podcast Eddie 👏 architects are currently pulling together plans for a 70 k and 80k stadium alternative on Leazes park site ( not the Moore land SJH intended ! ) they have hired a politely lobby group to work with various groups to help. The intention is to replace parkland (grade 2 listed) on current SJP site. PS : would love to see a podcast on trading ground plans at Park Lands 👍

[@markmartin9745]

Political lobby group ( damn spell check 😡)

[@TynesideLife]

Hi Mark, SJH had plans for the new stadium straddling Castle Leazes and Leazes Park in 97’. . I provide the plan drawings in the video of that proposed site. Could you email me please if you have information to back up your claim on architect. currently drawing up plans. I’d be really interested in following this up. [e-mail] 👍🏻

[@michaellionart4841]

Excellent. Nice one chief. Move north west, (re) develop the park land sounds like a winner. As you say temp accommodation is a challenge. Howabout temporary seating via containers as you mention at current training ground facility? Keep up the good work chief, thank you 🙏

[@TynesideLife]

Cheers Michael 👍🏻

[@Henry-jp3mc]

The Yorkshire pudding design is very interesting. It seems the best option to me.

[@TynesideLife]

I agree ☝️

[@plld6969]

Very interesting - as usual. Chuckling at the potential about-face, now that cash is short, to allow encroachment onto Leazes Park......pragmatic solution and probably the way forward.

[@TynesideLife]

Looking like that’s the likely outcome 👍🏻

[@kenloughran7186]

Definitely want to see the training facility video Eddy mate thanks

[@TynesideLife]

Not long now 👍🏻

[@liamwright1949]

I honestly think the arena area is still viable. Although it’s been earmarked for residential development with Newby and Bellway homes. Developers will often sell for profit without having to lay a single brick…. Builders do this all the time…. Newcastle City Council Will off set the loss of an area earmarked for residential dwellings ie loss in residential council tax, against the entire cities economy getting a massive boost if the capacity is brought up to 90,000 each match day. I’m more than confident the arena and surround area is the only place to be considered. 😊 Logistically it’s close to the railway station and access in and out of Newcastle is brilliant with the Redeugh Bridge and a dual carriageway heading West bound.

[@TynesideLife]

Hi Liam, you’re right about developers selling for profit. There is a major point to consider however. The owners have went on record stating that we’re not moving from St James’ Park. In order to carry out this arena land plan, they need to buy the land now and that would then be on public record. There’d be hell on from a huge section of our fan base and goes against what they’ve promised. They have huge projects currently ongoing with the training facilities and generally rebuilding the club. They’re clearly just not in a position to make huge stadium relocation decisions, especially as we’re just a club with potential at the moment. Man Utd snd Everton are great examples of throwing money at a problem and look where they are. We need to be competing at the highest level before we can consider building an 80k seater stadium. Imagine spending £400-500m on players over the next few years snd we’re sat in the bottom half of the table? The stadium would be half empty. I can’t say for certain Liam but it’s my firm view that the arena land is the right place at the wrong time. In addition, the city needs (desperately) more housing, far more than they need a relocated stadium. Just my opinions 👍🏻

[@justindimodica-harding3111]

Great Content Eddie!! I've been a newcastle fan for 35yrs. Always been ripped apart. Since Saudis took over, funny enough, it's stopped!! Keep the content coming Eddie!! Toon Army ⚫️⚪️ Howay The Lads

[@TynesideLife]

🙏

[@simonmatthews6652]

This was great

[@TynesideLife]

Thanks Simon 🤛🏻

[@Steph-wq9it]

Let’s look at Dubai, incredible architecture built on a desert, (Sand) designed by incredible architects & engineers. My suggestion is a magnificent stadium built spanning over the river Tyne, by the quiet area of the que side, where there shouldn’t be any issues. So basically the stadium would be built on a new bridge structure, spanning the river Tyne, this would be totally unique. I am serious!

[@TynesideLife]

Wow!

[@MrCaveywavey21]

Nice one pal. I think, and hope, a solution can be found to stay at St. James' park.

[@TynesideLife]

Me too Lindsay 👍🏻

[@chrisdawson6156]

Hi Lindsay

[@andyswinbank993]

Dae what they did with Beamish, take the listed buildings down brick by brick and rebuild in a more "suitable" area. Surely an option?

[@TynesideLife]

I’m doing a separate video about Leazes Terrace where I will discuss in detail. But basically that’s not a workable option for a few reasons Andy

[@charliemckeever3192]

Very interesting video eddy 👍👍 turning the pitch and moving it a touch would be the most realistic opption if you remember I mentioned a few months ago it was mentioned about putting more supports where the metro line is to build the ground higher...🤔🤔

[@TynesideLife]

Oh I don’t agree with turning the pitch Charlie. The idea put forward was to just move it NW about 20m Glad you enjoyed it bud

[@charliemckeever3192]

@@TynesideLife moving the pitch would definitely be the easiest opption eddy..👍 and yep spot on video AGAIN 👏👏

[@benshield4295]

Getting better every time

[@TynesideLife]

Appreciated Ben 🤛🏻

[@kevinhyden1355]

Hi Eddie loved this latest video. I message you not long ago to inform you that my wife's great grandfather was captain of Newcastle United in the early 1900's Alex Gardener. My wife told me when he finished playing he and his wife took over a pub in Newcastle. Do you know which pub and what area it was in . Hope that you can answer this question. Keep up the great work 👍

[@TynesideLife]

Hi Kevin, ooh I don’t know bud. Would you be able to find out for me and I may do a video 👍🏻

[@kevinhyden1355]

@@TynesideLife Hi Eddie. Will see what I can find out and I will let you know thanks

[@haddawayman4429]

I'm of the view that we should be using the building of a new stadium as a catalyst for wider regeneration. There are large areas of poor quality 1960s housing only a few hundred metres from the ground that could be utilised to deliver a mixed use scheme with new housing and other facilities . Increased density would mean that existing residents would all get a lovely new home alongside the new housing and this could even part subsidise the stadium costs like at Highbury. The area is a huge area of very low density housing that sits between Barrack Road to the North, Beaconsfield Street to the West, Westgate Road to the South and Diana Street to the East. This could transform West Central Newcastle. Maybe like East Manchester has been. The added bonus would be that we could continue to play at SJP.

[@TynesideLife]

Great ideas there mate 👍🏻

[@cameronwatson3538]

Great cafe Ginevra! Superb coffee

[@TynesideLife]

Gelato Ice cream is lovely too 👍🏻

[@davidhoward5392]

Excellent presentation, whether you can get everyone to agree to a move into Leazes Park even the short distance you mentioned I am doubtful, it would be perfect solution that was possible. There will come a point where all options have been thoroughly explored and more importantly costed when moving will be the only rational answer on a business and increased capacity basis, is the only answer. If the success we crave and hope for arrives... the starting gun on this story has just gone off, definitely a marathon not a sprint.

[@TynesideLife]

Why do you believe a slight move north wouldn’t happen David? It would mean we stay put. I’m interested in everyone’s view 👍🏻

[@davidhoward5392]

@@TynesideLife Given the fervent opposition 25 years ago, fast forward now to the reality of the hard core environmentalists movement, I just struggle to believe that everyone will be so cooperative, whilst I would love to stay in a perfect world, I am also realistic, that if the growth and success of the club is being held back by our emotional attachment to its location then hard nose business decisions will have to be made.. This Cathedral on the Hill syndrome is actually fairly recent, until St John Hall arrived the ground was in a fairly awful state, I'm 67 and remember the East Stand being built and sitting in in 74 when home on leave. Sometimes the right decision is the hardest if we were to move my own caveats would be the new stadium must pay homage and reflect our spiritual home in design and furnishings no lego Stadium of Shite type. I admire your optism that they can move it to the North.. As for atmosphere in any new stadia I refuse to believe that 75,000 + Geordies can't produce a unique and intimidating sound. If the price to be a trophy laden club like Liverpool or the 2 Manchester clubs is moving, I can live with that.

[@daveyeddie8176]

Marion Williams knows the different environment that exists around were she lives now, vastly different from when she moved there, and to be blunt money talks, the Leazes park needs smartened up and new facilities, I am sure that can be sorted with amicable talks that could take place I'm sure of that, and fair play to Marion for totally understanding the situation, there is something for everyone if the expansion could go ahead.

[@TynesideLife]

Great balanced message Davey 👍🏻

[@Tranzcore64]

Would love to have a new stadium in the future and keep St James park as an arena for sporting events and concerts etc..

[@user-vu8zn1eq3c]

Dont need new stadium ,only SJP

[@mikeembleton5949]

As always Eddie great factual video would love to know where the training ground would move to mate Mike Newcastle 👍

[@TynesideLife]

Video on its way next week Mike 👍🏻