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.
Newcastle United fans say they have been “ignored by the Premier League” following the collapse of the club’s takeover and the leading supporters’ group on Tyneside is now demanding answers.
Newcastle United fans are still waiting on an estimated £7m worth of season ticket refunds – and now supporters are calling for urgent action from the Premier League club.
Newcastle United fans, led by their supporters’ trust, have launched a bid to buy part of the north east club.
