""It would have a game-changing effect on everything. I am also talking about the academy in that and the brilliant work that goes on down there. "If we can move everything forward in terms of facilities - not that I believe facilities are the be all and end all - but they are a great way of setting standards higher and showing your ambition in a really clear and strong way.""
""Although Newcastle continue to explore the possibility of expanding St James', or building a new stadium elsewhere in the city, CEO David Hopkinson has admitted the club will play at the ground in its current guise for "many years". Work is ongoing to effectively double the footprint of their existing training ground at Benton, but the hierarchy recognise a new state-of-the-art base will ultimately be needed elsewhere because of the site's limitations.""
Plans for Newcastle United's stadium and training ground are in limbo. Head coach Eddie Howe says there is a "99.9% chance" he will not be in charge to see them realised. The club continues to explore expanding St James' or building a new stadium elsewhere, but CEO David Hopkinson has said the club will play at the current ground for many years. Work is ongoing to double the Benton training ground footprint, but site limitations mean a new state-of-the-art base will ultimately be needed. Improved facilities are seen as a way to raise standards, support the academy and signal clear ambition. St James' capacity has fallen behind several clubs, creating a significant revenue gap.
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