Luke Edwards has revealed there was a private promise from Newcastle United that there would be an update on the plans for a new stadium this month.
While not yet confirmed, there has been plenty of talk that PIF are planning for Newcastle United to leave St James’ Park.
The new Newcastle United stadium could be on Leazes Park, though it must be stressed there is yet to be any official update from the Newcastle United owners themselves.
Still, reacting to an article from iNews in which it was claimed an update on the potential move to a new ground wasn’t likely to come any time soon, Edwards shared some more insight.
A general aerial view of St James' Park, the home of Newcastle United, including part of Leazes Park.
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Private promise broken amid Newcastle United ‘stadium move’
On social media platform X, Edwards described the fact there wouldn’t be an update imminently as a “new disappointment”.
He also revealed that one was “privately promised” to come this month and that another “soft deadline” on the stadium move had passed.
That is frustrating to hear. While clearly, it’s a huge decision and absolutely cannot be taken lightly, there has been a distinct lack of progress about a lot of things at Newcastle right now.
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They’re yet to make a decisive move in the transfer market this summer. There’s uncertainty over the sporting director and the CEO roles. Little about Newcastle at the moment screams urgency.
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Plans for Newcastle United’s new stadium have been opposed by thousands of people, who have signed a petition to block the potential move.
There is an opposition against the rumoured plans to build on Leazes Park, with Save Newcastle Wildlife campaigner Rachel Locke saying: “There are more than 1,000 trees in the park, as well as shrubs and hedgerows, which provide food and shelter for insects and other wildlife including bats, birds and hedgehogs.”
Locke was also quoted saying that it would be “scandalous” to build a “Saudi super stadium” on the city’s oldest public park.
A referendum was called for, but councillors reportedly refused to agree to that demand, saying one could not be held on plans that have not been submitted.