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Ciaran Kelly

Amanda Staveley reveals what she wants as part of 'new rules' for Newcastle at St James' Park

Amanda Staveley wants Newcastle United Women to have more opportunities to play at St James' Park after the team's 'incredible' debut last season.

Newcastle Women got the chance to play at St James' for the first time back in May and more than 22,000 supporters were there to support Becky Langley's side on a historic afternoon. Such was the level of support, kick-off against Alnwick Town had to be delayed by a quarter of an hour because there were so many fans queuing outside to get in.

It was the largest crowd for a women's league match in England last season and the Lady Magpies will certainly be back. The women's team, after all, have been brought into the heart of the club by the new owners and Staveley is keen to ensure that last season's outing at St James' is not a one-off.

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