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Newcastle United have started looking at an expansion to club stadium, St. James’ Park. The team’s arena currently has a capacity of just over 52,000 fans, which is the seventh-largest stadium in the Premier League. However, the club wants to expand its seats to fit up to 65,000 supporters. If completed, only Manchester United’s Old Trafford would be a bigger home arena in the league.
Telegraph Sport is reporting that Newcastle is trying to figure out how to renovate both the Gallowgate End and East Stand of the stadium. Although nothing has yet to be confirmed, the club expects these alterations should get the capacity to about 65,000.
Sources at the news outlet claim that Newcastle is currently getting advice from architecture firms on the job. The Magpies are also exploring the financial aspects of the potential renovations as well. However, the team would prefer to alter the Gallowgate End and East Stand to have them look like the Leazes End and Milburn Stand.
St. James’ Park was, at one time, one of the largest stadiums in England’s top flight. The historic arena is the third-oldest stadium currently in use in the Premier League. Nevertheless, several clubs have built new arenas in recent years to outdo Newcastle. This includes Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, Manchester City, and West Ham.
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe was recently asked about the possible development of the stadium’s capacity. “I’d love to see it expanded. If it can be done, I’m sure the club will do it at some point,” proclaimed Howe.
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