There has been so much talk about Newcastle United potentially moving to a new stadium of late.
St James’ Park is of course the iconic home of Newcastle United but it’s understandable that a move would be considered in order to drive up the club’s revenue streams.
That’s not to suggest actually upping sticks would be the correct decision for the fanbase, just that considering it as a possibility makes sense to a certain degree.
Such is the emotional connection to St James’, any decision made will likely cause a huge debate amongst the supporters.
Decision-makers PIF would reportedly prefer to stay at St James’.
Still, the Newcastle owners are also thought to be considering a £2bn project for a new stadium, so it would seem that all options remain on the table.
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The Newcastle United owners could make what may be an era-defining decision soon.
According to the Daily Mail, senior PIF staff are set to fly to the UK over the next few weeks and could even been in town for next week’s clash at home to Nottingham Forest, albeit that could be delayed given the Carabao Cup final is in March.
Progress on their decision is reportedly due, even if an official announcement may be some way off.
Interestingly, the report adds that people close to the project would actually prefer moving to a new stadium built on Leazes Park.
Either way, however, PIF would still need to make the final decision.
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Leaving St James’ is not a decision to be taken lightly but, sadly, conventional wisdom would suggest it would be a wise call – based purely on the financials.
Taking all the emotion out of it is not easy but will be a necessary step.
Indeed, pundit Simon Jordan recently explained why Newcastle should move stadium, citing the fact it would open up all manner of commercial opportunities.
That is a cold, hard reading of the situation but perhaps the most logical one.
What is for certain, however, is that if Newcastle leave St James’, they will never be the same club again.
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