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Legendary Newcastle United player Paul Gascoigne thinks it would be “stupid” for his old team to construct a new stadium outside of the city center in light of rumors about their possible withdrawal from St. James’ Park.
Tyneside officials have emphasized that no decision has been made over whether the Magpies will look to expand the storied 52,000-seater or relocate to a new site and construct a brand-new, cutting-edge stadium from the ground up. The great majority of Newcastle supporters hope that the plans to remain in place and expand St James’ Park’s capacity work out, but others are amenable to the concept of moving completely as long as the stadium remains in the center of the city.
He told SportsCasting, “It’s an incredible stadium, but I do feel bad for the away fans.” “They come and spend a lot of money and they’re like right up in the corner, but they’ve traveled so far.
“It would be a shame and foolish if a new stadium was constructed outside of the city. It is where it is and you cannot move. Hold it in the heart of the city.
During a protracted feasibility study, Newcastle has spoken with “world leading experts” to determine whether it is feasible to significantly alter St James’ Park as it currently exists. The plan is to upgrade the façade and interior, add an additional 10,000–15,000 seats, and enhance the whole matchday experience for spectators.
Club executives have not ruled out the possibility of looking for a new home elsewhere should that prove to be impractical or not provide value for the money.
Brad Miller, Newcastle’s newly hired Chief Operating Officer, stated, “This is an exciting but extremely complex project, and I’d like to thank supporters for their patience as we conduct this key phase of the feasibility process.” Although we haven’t reached the decision-making stage yet, we plan to finish the remaining crucial tasks by the first half of 2025.
“We are making progress because we have a great deal of data and feedback regarding our stadium footprint and surrounding area, and we know what a changed St. James’ Park would give us. However, it is also evident that there are a number of hazards connected to this alternative, therefore in order to arrive at genuinely informed and wise decisions, we must carefully weigh those risks against the opportunities.
