Ever since the Saudi Public Investment Fund’s takeover of Newcastle in October 2021, the subject of expanding St James’ Park has been a hot topic among fans. The 52,000-seater stadium has ben the Magpies home for over a century, albeit with several revamps in that time, most recently in 2,000. As well as allowing more fans to see a team galvanised in recent years by Saudi money, a St James’ Park redevelopment could be a game-changer in terms of Profit and Sustainability Rules. With infrastructure costs exempt from PSR, it would be a huge boost for the club if they could supercharge their annua…
