Christmas Tree 4821 Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Construction to start on new St James’ Park corporate boxes CLUB chiefs at Newcastle United have started work on six new corporate boxes inside St James’ Park after a surge in demand after the team’s recent revival. Construction will begin on a 20-seater suite and five 10-person rooms immediately in the hope of completing the work in time for the clash with Manchester United on October 7. Built at the Leazes End, the hospitality boxes come complete with match day meals, a hostess and a balcony that opens out on to the ground. All 87 of the current executive boxes in the Milburn Stand and South West corner of the ground have already been secured by Newcastle fans. It is the first time in a decade that the demand for the service has reached such levels as Newcastle fans hungry for European action and Premier League football shell out for the privilege. The last time the club saw such a scramble for boxes was during the 2002/03 season when Sir Bobby Robson guided the Magpies into the Champions League. New boxes will be available for the remainder of the 2012/13 season, or a single match basis for all home games. Last night Sharon Fletcher, head of corporate sales at Newcastle United, said: “The six new boxes are going to be built in time for the game with Manchester United. One of my colleagues has already sold one of the boxes for the season and we’re taking enquiries all the time. “I’m trying my best to sell one to Ant and Dec so they can come and watch the game with Manchester. It’s an excellent way to watch the game – if you’ve got clients you’ve got your own captive audience. We’ve not built boxes since the 1999/2000 season, so 12 years ago. People from QPR and Fulham have also been calling to see if they can get away games.” Category A matches – against the top teams, plus Sunderland – will be priced at £4,000 while a box for the rest of the season comes in at £25,000. Club chiefs are already working to fill the new boxes ahead of Alan Pardew’s next home clash. Category C games are priced at £2,000 but to pick up a 10-seater box for the rest of the season will cost more than £25,000. Ms Fletcher said: “It’s fantastic news the club have decided to build the new Leazes Boxes. The designs and specifications look absolutely fantastic. Obviously Alan Pardew has got the team playing some great stuff on the pitch recently which has helped us a lot, but a big thank you must go to all of our corporate clients who have still supported the club when times in the economy are still tough.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Manson 0 Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Good to have extra revenue coming in, better be reinvested accordingly mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJS 4411 Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 "The top teams plus Sunderland" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 7169 Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 That will bring in a whopping £125k this season then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15716 Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 That will bring in a whopping £125k this season then! Why, that could be as much as ten weeks' wages for Nile Ranger! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 31195 Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 As long as they keep one free so that any potential buyer of the club can be suitably patronised before taking their money and fucking off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Too cheap. I'd say 32k was about right. The Spurs cost band is 42k to 60k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McFaul 35 Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Too cheap. I'd say 32k was about right. The Spurs cost band is 42k to 60k. Three games gone though, and where they're situated is the worst place for boxes, so you're 32k pro rata shout might be right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 22143 Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 how's this possible? doesn't it mean normal seats will be lost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4821 Posted September 25, 2012 Author Share Posted September 25, 2012 Probably where the Kid inside bit used to be? #Ashley steals from kids etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockLad 17643 Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Sounds a bit strange to me, unless its just a refurb of the exisitng (empty?) ones at th Leazes End. The article only mentions full boxes in the Milburn and South West Corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McFaul 35 Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Sounds a bit strange to me, unless its just a refurb of the exisitng (empty?) ones at th Leazes End. The article only mentions full boxes in the Milburn and South West Corner. Nar they've halfed the sports bar behind where I sit, to fit boxes in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monroe Transfer 0 Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 That'll be where the Debuchy/Douglas money has gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 33827 Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Apparently a swarthy looking bloke wearing white robes and sunglasses was seen asking about boxes as he fancied an adventure in England. Sheik MaHeed I think his name was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monroe Transfer 0 Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 That's awful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitman 2207 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Apparently a swarthy looking bloke wearing white robes and sunglasses was seen asking about boxes as he fancied an adventure in England. Sheik MaHeed I think his name was. I was hoping for Sheikh YerMoney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 33827 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Sheikh Yabooty Pictured yesterday at St. James' Park: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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