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Lee Ryder

Newcastle United begin plans to expand St James' Park capacity

Newcastle United have no plans to move from St James' Park and build a new super stadium - according to the Magpies' new owners.

Instead, the Middle East-backed black and whites are aiming to expand the capacity of St James' Park and want to explore the possibility of taking the current ground beyond it's near 53,000 seats.

Speaking to the Athletic in the first post-takeover interview, Mehrdad Ghodoussi said: "We will definitely look at expanding it.

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