Overview
- Newcastle’s hierarchy has not settled on redeveloping St James’ Park or pursuing a new stadium elsewhere.
- Eddie Howe said releasing a formal blueprint would be “gamechanging,” particularly for the academy’s future.
- CEO David Hopkinson has stated the club will remain at St James’ Park in its current format for years to come.
- Benton’s footprint is being expanded, yet club leaders acknowledge a purpose-built training campus will ultimately be needed at a new site.
- Howe estimated a 99.9% chance he will not be manager when any stadium or training complex is completed.