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Leazes Corner: “Singing” Section? or Family Enclosure? What do you think?

February 22nd, 2011 | 28 Comments |

The Leazes: Should the singing end?
Recent plans unveiled by the powers that be at Newcastle United have revealed that the traditional “singing” section in the upper reaches of the Leazes End is to be terminated and used to expand the “family enclosure” of the ground.

Somewhat unsurprisingly, this has had some sections of the Newcastle United fanbase up in arms at the loss of what they feel adds significantly to the “atmosphere” of St James’s Park on a match day. This has led to the organisation of a petition by fan’s group, “United for Newcastle” in a bid to make the club change their minds over the plans.

When plans were originally made to create an official “singing section” in this area in 2008, then Chairman of the club, Chris Mort said:

“Over the course of the year I’ve spoken to lots of fans about how we can improve things at St James’s Park.

“Two themes have regularly cropped up in those conversations. (more…)