The price of success at Newcastle United may well bring ‘unthinkable’ consequences for supporters. If the Magpies manage to match the success of the likes of Manchester City and Liverpool, it may force the club’s owners into making what may be the toughest decision of their reign - whether or not to move out of St James’ Park.
With the demand for tickets soaring after the takeover of the club led by the Public Investment Fund, PCP Capital Partners and RB Sports and Media, the debate has begun regarding the future of St James’ Park. More than 40,000 members queued online in hope of getting their hands on a season ticket for the forthcoming campaign.
Many were left disappointed with only 1,000 tickets available which then resulted in thousands of people snapping up membership packs before more than 40,000 tickets were sold for the club’s two home pre-season friendlies against Atalanta and Athletic Bilbao later this month. The demand has left the owners in no doubt about the backing they have from supporters.
