It’s a massive site. Stadium and parking?
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Saudi PIF in talks with potential investors
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Bavarian Postie
Central Defender
Lads. We’ve got a Stella Reform gonk
Is it larger enough?
I am not a fan of that option, even with guaranteed (cast iron no wriggle room room) green space addition when current site is demolished. Leazes Park is a great space. I would not want it destroyed.
I mean that isn’t true but who gives a fuck about the truth eh
ClassicDom
Winger
Aye they’ll definitely build a 50-60,000 seater stadium along with everything else that entails in the middle of a housing estate. Happens all the time
I don’t think they will. I was asking a question.Aye they’ll definitely build a 50-60,000 seater stadium along with everything else that entails in the middle of a housing estate. Happens all the time
Some seem to think they will build a stadium in a protected, Victorian park. Which is dafter??
Assume you are unable to answer the actual question then
None of it is true. The buildings are not handsome. They could be, if looked after and given some TLC.
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Dick Fitzwell
Striker
So what are the plans?
Hank Scorpio
Striker
Aye they’ll definitely build a 50-60,000 seater stadium along with everything else that entails in the middle of a housing estate. Happens all the time
I suspect they have looked at the land in question but as you say, it’s hugely problematic.
Not only would they need buy-in from the local community but the infrastructure projects would cost billions. The Saudis wouldn’t get much change from 4bn
I think one of two things.
Stay put, redevelop and perhaps find a way to increase the East Stand but not massively… or
A site that is well out of town with a financing model similar to that used by Real Madrid. I do not see PIF, or any other owner, stumping up £1.5 billion for a build.
Wansbeck Viking
Striker
“Wuv got the Saudi owners, selling tha shares…..
Wa the richest clurb in the world”
Wa the richest clurb in the world”
Every proposal has problems. What they can’t do is nothing. They need to make a decision. Announce it. Take the flak. Move on.
Trembaths Chippy
Midfield
Got neen.
Wakoro
Winger
Their best course is to sell the mags back to Ashley and buy a big club like Spurs or Manchester United. They can build a new mag stadium and still not be able to raise the revenue enough to compete with the big clubs.
They could also look at buying Celtic or Rangers who will both be invited to the inevitable super league, where they will make a mint, and there are few clubs with bigger global followings (Celtic have over 10 million fans).
Newcastle was a terrible buy, both in terms of making money and gaining prestige for themselves.
They could also look at buying Celtic or Rangers who will both be invited to the inevitable super league, where they will make a mint, and there are few clubs with bigger global followings (Celtic have over 10 million fans).
Newcastle was a terrible buy, both in terms of making money and gaining prestige for themselves.
leerik_canamole
Striker
Footballs f***ing mental isn't it.
3-4 years ago you'd never have thought that this season we're potentially going to finish above them, possibly qualify for Europe, they possibly finish in the bottom half, have the Saudis looking to sell and Sunderland just looking a far better ran club.
Talk about a rollercoaster!!!!
3-4 years ago you'd never have thought that this season we're potentially going to finish above them, possibly qualify for Europe, they possibly finish in the bottom half, have the Saudis looking to sell and Sunderland just looking a far better ran club.
Talk about a rollercoaster!!!!
Dick Fitzwell
Striker
Cheers Biffs
So at the minute nothing is concrete
Seems like that, I wasn't sure if I'd missed it as I am not so much in to keeping up with them lot
Hank Scorpio
Striker
Despite all the bollocks on social media mate, in my opinion you probably only need another 5000-6000 seats to satisfy demand.
For that reason, I suspect the ownership is seeking an investment of £300m purely to do something with the East Stand (the rest of the money needed will be through loans).
Because you are hosting 2028 Euro games, there is probably not much you can do before then anyway.
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ClassicDom
Winger
He’s just “asking questions”
Trembaths Chippy
Midfield
Forgot about the Euro's, that's the can getting kicked down the road for another couple of years.
