Supporters have returned to football grounds in their masses this season, to the huge relief of everyone involved.
Newcastle have had played ¾ of their games so far this season at St James’s Park and boss Steve Bruce is happy to see the supporters back in their thousands.
Bruce, speaking after Newcastle’s friendly game against Norwich City, said:
“First of all, it’s great to see (fans back inside St James’s Park),” said Bruce.
“I know what it means to them to go and watch the club, and how good it was to see them enjoy (the game), and especially the second half. They’ll have enjoyed it, as they’ve missed the Premier League so much.
“So it was good to see them all. Obviously, we’ll make sure next week there’ll be even more in the stadium.”
"It’s great. It’s what it’s all about. It’s what makes the club unique.”
Just recently, new figures have been released to show the ‘affordability’ of Premier League season tickets.
The figures, compiled by CompareBet, show the cheapest season ticket price at each club and compare that to the average weekly wage from the surrounding areas.
This then allows for an estimate how long each fan would have to work in order to afford the cheapest season ticket available from the club.
Maybe unsurprisingly, Tottenham Hotspur, at their new stadium, offer the ‘least affordable’ season tickets, but where do Newcastle United rank compared to their 20 Premier League rivals and which set of Premier League supporters benefit from the ‘most affordable’ ticket prices?
17. Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolves have the 4th least 'affordable' season ticket in the Premier League. It costs at least £549 for one at Molineux. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images) Photo: David Rogers
18. Arsenal
Ever since the move to The Emirates Stadium, ticket prices have become a major source of anger for Arsenal supporters. Currently, the cheapest season ticket is priced at £891, meaning each supporter has to work nine days in order to afford one. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) Photo: Shaun Botterill
19. Liverpool
One of Liverpool's greatest assets is their fanbase, however, it seems they have to work pretty hard for their ticket. The cheapest ticket at Anfield costs £685 and will take, on average, 10 days of work to afford.(Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images) Photo: Catherine Ivill
20. Tottenham Hotspur
Spurs may have a new stadium, but their fans also have the least 'affordable' season ticket in the Premier League. The cheapest one costs £807 with the average fan having to work for ten days in order to afford one. (Photo by Phil Cole/Getty Images) Photo: Phil Cole