Amanda Staveley has revealed new investment plans for St James’ Park, which will result in a’shake-up.’
Amanda Staveley has indicated that the club intends to make significant investments in St James’ Park, noting that “every part of the business needs to be shaken up.”
Our co-owner also announced at MIPIM (Real Estate Market Event) that we’ve been in talks with architects to extend the stadium after purchasing the Strawberry Place plot behind the Gallowgate end.
She and her husband Mehrdad Ghodoussi clearly enjoy our cathedral on the hill and have no plans to relocate, but Staveley believes that it must be ‘fit for purpose.’
She’s emphasized the need to not just expand, but also significantly invest in the food and beverage offerings, as well as iron out the ticketing system, which has recently come under fire.
Here’s what she had to say when speaking at the event about off-field investment at Newcastle United:
“We love St James’ Park.
“We luckily bought [back] Strawberry Place and we have been talking to architects about what we can actually do.
“We desperately need to invest in the stadium. It’s just the most incredible place, but it needs to be fit for purpose…
“We create so much magic in that stadium every day and every time there is a game on, Sky love coming. The broadcasters love it because they get real content.
“There’s a sense of urgency to create and execute because many people are unable to attend St James’ Park.
“On the other hand, significant investment in food and beverage is required.”Food and beverage offerings require improvement.
“We must perfect the ticketing system.”A rare ten-year season ticket agreement was available.
“Every aspect of the business needs to be shaken up.”
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