In order to determine whether St James’ Park can be expanded, Newcastle United is presently awaiting the results of a stadium feasibility study. Alan Shearer thinks the team has to remain in the city centre in the event that the Magpies decide to construct a new arena.
In the event that Newcastle United decides to construct a new stadium, Alan Shearer has emphasised that it must be “next door” to St James’ Park.
The results of the stadium feasibility study that was commissioned by the club last year are currently being awaited by Newcastle’s administration. Several global leaders in the sector have visited St. James’ to assess the architectural possibilities on the intricate city centre site and the resulting implications for capacity and revenue.
In a perfect world, the club’s executives would want to remain at St. James’ if expansion is possible. However, in the event that this is not possible, CEO Darren Eales has pledged to consult with supporters over their preferences, including “staying capped” at the existing capacity or “looking for alternatives.” Shearer believes that the stadium’s “proximity”—given its location in the town—is crucial, regardless of the result.
Asking about the emotional balance between the stadium’s history and the possibility of a larger venue, the club’s all-time top scorer said, “One of the best things about St James’ Park is its position,” on the Rest is Football podcast. Since it’s so close to the city centre, it wouldn’t matter if they extended it; however, if they built a new one, it would have to be built right next door or very close because that’s what creates such a wonderful vibe. Since it is so famous and located in the heart of the city, any replacement stadium would have to be either right next door or quite close by.”
Naturally, Newcastle already has the seventh-largest stadium in the Premier League, but since St James’ was last renovated in 2000, Spurs, West Ham, Liverpool, Arsenal, and Manchester City have all surpassed the Magpies in terms of capacity. When the Toffees move into their new home at Bramley-Moore Dock next year, Everton will also enjoy a larger arena.
Newcastle clearly needs to increase revenue, especially in light of possible impending Premier League financial regulations that will favour the status quo. Thousands of fans are already locked out of the stadium on match days due to a lack of seats. Newcastle, who are now constructing a seven-day-a-week fan zone outside the stadium, only made £37.9 million from matches last season, a far cry from the £106.1 million Spurs made according to the club’s most recent set of publicly available financial statements.
While Tottenham has a stadium with almost 10,000 more seats than Newcastle, the London team also provides some of the best amenities for fans, such as the longest bar in Europe and an on-site microbrewery. As a result, the average fan at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will spend about £16 each game, which is eight times more than they did at the former White Hart Lane.
In the past, Amanda Staveley acknowledged that Newcastle “desperately” needed to invest in St. James. The part-owner continued, “It’s just the most incredible place, but it needs to be fit for purpose,” the previous year.
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