Excited Newcastle United fans react to stunning St James's Park news - 'huge statement of intent'

Newcastle United fans have been reacting on social media to the news that the club have bought back the land next to St James’s Park.
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The Daily Mail report that Newcastle United have bought the land that is located behind the Gallowgate End of the stadium. Their purchase of this land would make it easier to extend St James’s Park amid rising demand for match tickets.

The news, unsurprisingly, went down very well with Magpies fans and here, we take a look at how excited supporters reacted to the news on social media:

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@GraemeRchardson: Best news.... thank you @ghodoussi #nufc Ashley should never have sold it !! #nufc it's not just on the pitch that makes the club what it is becoming

@JoeeWells: Huge statement of intent this

@DavyBaty81: Brilliant news this, I said the other day build a fan zone with bars and restaurants all owned by the club, and a big drinking area right in the centre of it #nufc

@Sm0keyRobinson: Best move by the new owners so far this

@stuharper78: In a year of amazing things happening at our club , this is the best news yet . Lads and lasses ..... we have our club back! #nufc #strawberryplace

Newcastle United fans have taken to social media to react to the latest news surrounding St James's Park (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)Newcastle United fans have taken to social media to react to the latest news surrounding St James's Park (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Newcastle United fans have taken to social media to react to the latest news surrounding St James's Park (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

@AdamNUFC_: This club is only heading in one direction, absolutely incredible news.

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@leecartwright94: Gimme a giant single tier gallowgate and gimme it nowwwwww

@DanMcMahonF1: It was a dream before. Now something like this could be a reality in the future. Land officially purchased. The sight of this sitting on the hill, on the Newcastle skyline would be incredible

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