Newcastle United issues a warning regarding the capacity of its new stadium as a result of the departure of 29,000 season ticket holders.

Newcastle United issues a warning regarding the capacity of its new stadium as a result of the departure of 29,000 season ticket holders.

The deadline for Newcastle United’s decision regarding St James’ Park is rapidly approaching. The Magpies are currently in the process of determining whether to construct a new mega stadium that is specifically designed for their needs or to expand their current residence.

The Saudi-led ownership group has been in consultation with a variety of stakeholders in order to develop a stadium that can meet the demand for tickets. It has become the most significant topic of discussion among the fanbase in years due to the necessity for increased revenue and PSR regulations.

According to reports from last month, the club is considering the construction of a new £1.2bn stadium adjacent to their current location on Leazes Park. The designs of the new stadium indicate that a portion of the new ground will coincide with the land on which St James’ Park currently stands. Nevertheless, the option of expanding the 52,000-seater facility remains viable.

This week, a report asserted that West Ham has experienced a substantial decrease in the number of season ticket holders since their relocation to the London Stadium, with a staggering 29,000 losses. In 2016, the Hammers bid dieu to Upton Park, their home for more than a century, and relocated to the 62,500-seat stadium that served as the venue for the 2012 Olympics.

Nevertheless, fans have expressed apprehension regarding the absence of an ambiance in the multi-purpose venue, which was not specifically designed for football. Claret and Hugh’s most recent season ticket figures reflect these sentiments.

Only 29,000 of the initial 50,000 season ticket purchasers for West Ham’s inaugural season at the London Stadium have elected not to renew their tickets. Although this does not necessarily imply that only 21,000 original supporters remain, as some may have temporarily opted out before returning in a later season, it is still a concerning decline in a brief period.

Newcastle’s executives are likely to be cognisant of this circumstance. Although the demand for tickets to Newcastle United games is currently significantly greater than the supply, there are concerns among certain individuals regarding the potential overcapacity of 70,000.

Newcastle was infamously forced to distribute 10,000 season tickets due to a decline in attendance during Mike Ashley’s tenure. Despite the fact that this is a distinct era, with fans enthusiastic and engaged in Eddie Howe’s ambitious and entertaining team, the previous situation will be a factor when capacity expansion decisions are ultimately made.