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Dan O'Donoghue

Football clubs given go ahead to open safe standing in stadiums

Football clubs like Newcastle United could apply to open a safe standing area in St James' Park from next season.

Ministers are this week set to announce the success of a trial at five stadiums – and invite all top-flight teams to introduce their own sections. It will mean that fans will be able to stand to watch Premiership or Championship matches for the first time in nearly 30 years.

Standing has been illegal in the two top divisions since all-seater stadiums were introduced in 1994 following the Taylor report into the Hillsborough disaster. But following a pilot scheme last season at Chelsea, Spurs, Cardiff City, Man City and Man United, all other top clubs will be give the all clear to follow suit.

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