Premier League stadium given subtle makeover during international break – can you spot the changes?
NEWCASTLE’S home of St. James’ Park stadium has undergone a subtle change over the international break.
Eagle-eyed fans spotted that the Toon’s stadium had been given a little touch up while many of the squad was away for international duty.
Newcastle’s mega-rich owners have been considering the future of the stadium as they look to modernise the ground – where they have played since 1892.
They have considered both rebuilding the ground and leaving it altogether for a new home, but are now understood to favour an expansion.
These plans include expanding the capacity of the Magpies to more than 60,000 – an increase of more than 8,000.
In the meantime, club bosses have decided to give St. James’ Park some love, though not all fans are happy with the changes.
The first subtle change saw the replacement of some old signage outside the Milburn Stand.
An ageing club crest on the walls of the stand were replaced with a sleek new design to freshen it up.
This change was also present behind the statue of Sir Bobby Robson, with the walls painted dark grey and a the words Newcastle United added to it in place of the Terrace Bar signage previously seen.
The other main change saw the old Gallowgate Stand signs, which had certainly seen better days, taken away too.
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The old yellow-tone block text on a black background was replaced by a new black and white sign with the club badge.
Newcastle are unbeaten in their three Premier League games so far this season, beating Tottenham and Southampton with a draw against Bournemouth also.