NEWCASTLE are making plans for a stunning new stadium near the city centre. Toon are “seriously” eyeing the “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity, according to COO Brad Miller. And it could see Newcastle depart St James’ Park after 132 years at the iconic arena.
Toon have been playing at their home stadium since 1892, with the 52,000-seater located at the heart of town. But with Newcastle striking success on the pitch following their Saudi takeover in 2021 , plans are now in the works to build a new state-of-the-art stadium close by. COO Miller revealed at a fan event on Wednesday that the club are nearing a decision after investigating relocation options last year.
READ MORE IN FOOTBALL One option is for Newcastle to expand St James’ Park, which would be a lengthy and expensive operation. But another could see them move to a new stadium close by, with Leazes Park under consideration. Miller admits the decision will play a pivotal part in Newcastle’s future, describing it as a “once in a lifetime” rebuild.
And should it prove to be the right one, Toon could soon be rolling in cash and trophies. Most read in Football FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS He told fans: “It is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Do we invest and transform St James’ as we see it today on the site where we are? “Or do we take that bold move and think about moving? We want to make sure it’s a very robust process.
“So regardless of the outcome, I want to stand up in front of ever.