Posted on 11th February 2008
This is a story from the FSF archive – the FSF and SD merged to become the FSA in 2019.
Newcastle United are reportedly considering consulting their supporters over a bold bid to introduce safe standing accommodation at St James’ Park.
North East newspaper The Sunday Sun yesterday claimed Magpies Chairman Chris Mort is contemplating instigating a debate the safe standing issue with Premier League officials, supporters’ groups and the government.
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The Football Supporters’ Association (FSA) was contacted last night by the Sports Ground Safety Association (SGSA), who told us that the option for football clubs to offer licensed standing at all levels of the game in England and Wales has at last been passed into official Government policy.
Brentford, QPR and Wolves are the latest clubs to confirm they will have safe standing areas – and more clubs are expected to follow next season as the Government has confirmed that Premier League and Championship clubs can introduce standing during 2022/23.
This week UEFA confirmed that it has approved the use of safe standing in European competitions for the upcoming 2022-23 season.
Newcastle United fans, led by their supporters’ trust, have launched a bid to buy part of the north east club.
