The Gallowgate - Soon be sporting three new signs.There has been a bit of a storm brewing at St James’ Park over the last few weeks, and it is six advertising boards that have been the in the eye of it.
Controversial plans to stick some advertising signs to the side of the St James’ Park were given the go ahead yesterday despite the plans attracting more that 23,700 objections, including objections from as far a field as Malaysia.
But now Newcastle City Council have agreed the planning application submitted bby the club which will see three new signs attached to the Milburn Stand and another three signs attached to St James’ Park on the outside of the Gallowgate End with the long term aim being to increase commercial revenue coming into the club. (more…)
Where is the money?Ok, I apologise if any of you feel that I am covering over old ground here, but it was mentioned the other day by someone and it got me thinking.
Whatever happened to the name change that was supposed to be happening at St James’ Park?
Most of you will know what I am talking about when I mention this, but for those who don’t, I am referring to the decision that was taken by Mike Ashley some time last season to sell off the naming rights to St James’ Park. The theory behind it was purely business, with the aim being to increase revenue coming into the club. Cynics may suggest that the decision to advertise the name change using Ashley’s Sports Direct label was just a ploy to increase awareness in his own brand rather than trying to promote an opportunity for another business to increase their own brand awareness through our club. Anyway, are those plans still in the pipeline, or have they died off? (more…)
