Newcastle CEO Darren Eales met with the new Fan Advisory Board late last month, and the notes from the meeting have just been released.
We covered earlier today what CEO Darren Eales said about the possible expansion of St. James’ Park and the study on that is expected to be released next month.
This is some of what CEO Darren Eales said about Newcastle’s ambitions for the future:
“We’re going to build a results-driven, world-class, sustainable organization that consistently achieves top-six status for men’s and women’s teams and wins major trophies, within the next five years.”
“The club’s revenue growth over the last two seasons and into this season has been incredible.”
“Off the pitch, because we started from a low revenue base, we are still a long way behind the top six in the Premier League.”
“Since we can only spend a percentage of revenue, we always look to spend the maximum we can on the team within the Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR).
“This means it is vital that we look at ways to raise revenue streams, whether through matchday, St. James’ STACK, commercial partnerships, retail/merchandise, tours, hospitality and events.”
Those are positive statements from Darren Eales, and they will help keep some of our top players at Newcastle on the journey to our club becoming a world-class team and organization.
They will also help us to recruit new players this summer.
But it will be important for Newcastle to get enough points in our final 10 league games so we can offer players European football next season, even if it’s the Europa Conference.
That may be difficult given our current position of 10th in the league.
Premier League Table 2023-2024
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Lost | Drawn | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Tottenham | 38 | 20 | 12 | 6 | 13 | 66 |
| 6 | Chelsea | 38 | 18 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 63 |
| 7 | Newcastle | 38 | 18 | 14 | 6 | 23 | 60 |
| 8 | Man United | 38 | 18 | 14 | 6 | -1 | 60 |
| 9 | West Ham | 38 | 14 | 13 | 10 | -14 | 52 |
What do you think?
152 comments so far
Munster Mag
Mar 23, 2024 at 11:39 AM
Comment #1Way to go Darren, good stuff lads. Happy Saturday morning. Hope you boys aren’t working.
Magscar, see I did it!
The Prince's Mate
Mar 23, 2024 at 11:41 AM
Comment #2Onmeedsun from previous……but there’s no way they’ll be able to squeeze 52k into the Gateshead stadium. Just can’t see where we’d play for 2 years.
Ground share with the mackems?
The Prince's Mate
Mar 23, 2024 at 11:42 AM
Comment #3JOKING…..
magscar
Mar 23, 2024 at 11:42 AM
Comment #4Munster
I knew you had it in you – bet you feel great 🙂
magicmac54
Mar 23, 2024 at 11:42 AM
Comment #5Munster Mag 😀 😀 😀
https://youtu.be/FVAX166QwrU?si=oSoRWXVsDuu7FMFI
magscar
Mar 23, 2024 at 11:43 AM
Comment #6https://www.youtube.com/live/sNshh7RIQ5U?si=iEa0Iho_xpjBlwz8
Nufc fans Tv fanzone about to start for anyone interested – they cover all ladies matches
Essex Geordie Bill
Mar 23, 2024 at 11:44 AM
Comment #7Sound like very positive, good news.
Per Adua Ad Astra! 🙂
magscar
Mar 23, 2024 at 11:45 AM
Comment #8We needed some positivity so lets hope Lasses also win the cup this afta
magicmac54
Mar 23, 2024 at 11:48 AM
Comment #9What time is the ladies match today folks, and is it on the BBC iplayer?
Fat Basta*d
Mar 23, 2024 at 11:48 AM
Comment #10Cant we play at wembley while stadium gets rebuilt? Or one of rangers/celtic stadiums?
Club could give fans free coach travel for matches
magscar
Mar 23, 2024 at 11:48 AM
Comment #11Wor Lass once got me a Victor Meldrew card – still wondering why??
Family seemed to think it was suited but i don’t even wear a hat
Fat Basta*d
Mar 23, 2024 at 11:49 AM
Comment #12Lasses win cup before mens team 😀
magscar
Mar 23, 2024 at 11:55 AM
Comment #13Magic
Yes KO 2.30 and someone posted earlier that is on BBC2 and i know is on NUC-Tv as well so somehowor other most who want to watch should be able to
Family are coming over later – let’s do it!!
lochinvar
Mar 23, 2024 at 11:56 AM
Comment #14Darren,
We of a certain age hold you to the 5 year plan.
Any delays and you’ll have a rant of old gadgies to deal with !
Munster Mag
Mar 23, 2024 at 11:57 AM
Comment #15Who are the lasses playing in the final?
Munster Mag
Mar 23, 2024 at 11:58 AM
Comment #16Does the League Cup include all the top ranked Ladies teams. I’m guessing not?
lochinvar
Mar 23, 2024 at 11:59 AM
Comment #17Luton is not exactly a half way house ground between the hashtag ladies and Wor Lassies.
Surely there was a better placed ground to hold the final in for all the fans.
HWTLassies
magscar
Mar 23, 2024 at 11:59 AM
Comment #18Bit hurtful when discussing said card that wor lass pointed out that I had joined the Grumpy Old Mens Club
C’mon we all did daft things in our teens 🙂
magscar
Mar 23, 2024 at 12:01 PM
Comment #19Loch
A few fans have made that point – at least its not far off A1 but yes surely there was a better placed grund?
magscar
Mar 23, 2024 at 12:03 PM
Comment #20Loch
Problem with 5 year plans is that they sometimes become on a 5 year rolling basis….
…..but with a fair wind we can surely get there
Wouldn’t you agree Munster 🙂
magicmac54
Mar 23, 2024 at 12:04 PM
Comment #21magscar
Afternoon mate, when you say it`s on BBC2 I assume that`s regional fella? Oh and i replyed to you`re post on Eddy Hope a few threads back mate.
Raj of Hailsley
Mar 23, 2024 at 12:04 PM
Comment #22Bill’s,
For me that was the turning point in the season because the results speak for themselves. Despite all the injuries we’d never fallen apart before then except maybe Bmouth away which was after the BD defeat. We’d put in monumental displays against Arsenal, thrashed Chelsea and Man U plus that heroic draw in Paris. They were just about weathering the ridiculous injury crisis. Pope’s injury psychologically broke them, you seen it at the end of the Man U game, you seen it against Everton and Spurs and Luton and Forest, they were not just physically spent but mentally. Surely you’ve seen the stats, 14 games with Pope, 1st for CS, 2nd for big shots conceded, up there in the top three for every defensive stat bar goals conceded which I think was fifth. 14 games with Dubravka and we are in the same boat as only SHU and Burnley in all the relevant stats, from very best to rock bottom. You’re telling me that’s not a turning point. I disagree.
Munster Mag
Mar 23, 2024 at 12:04 PM
Comment #23It’s exciting to hear top brass talk about ambitions. We haven’t had a statement like that in ages. I just hope we get a decent amount to spend and get some serious ballers for that team, get a grip of what’s going on medically, get Joel signed, don’t sell Bruno ( I’m not confident of this ) and start to run teams into the ground like last year with our bearpit midfield back in action.
the crown princes nashers
Mar 23, 2024 at 12:09 PM
Comment #24well am back, my family and I had a fantastic time in australia with our family over there, many places we went to even the cane fields in queensland, been home couple of days took its toll with the flights mind but was worth it in the end grandkids had a fantastic time
am up to date with the toon info, I even bumped into a canny few toon fans there
whats all this crap about eddie howe, reckon some fans have forgot when he took over we were certs for relegation, finished on 49 points following season a cup final, finished 4th, this season with an injury list as long as a hospitals waiting list and a good champions league matches along with being cheated by var which let in psg ie match fixings, the boss has done the club well and it better continue still back the man 100%
the crown princes nashers
Mar 23, 2024 at 12:11 PM
Comment #25well put raj
Munster Mag
Mar 23, 2024 at 12:17 PM
Comment #26Yes Magscar I agree!
What level of league final is this lads. I presume it’s at the level of where we are in the league if that makes sense?
Ie no Man City Arsensl ladies etc
Hashtag?
Raj of Hailsley
Mar 23, 2024 at 12:19 PM
Comment #27Bill’s,
I forgot to add that I’m certainly not trashing Dubravka, l was over him going to Man U when the manager welcomed him back in to the fold, I’m just pointing out the undeniably downturn in defensive stats since he came in. Not his fault but the injury to Pope is to blame.
Munster Mag
Mar 23, 2024 at 12:20 PM
Comment #28Jail, one of the reasons he is a huge loss is because he moves the backline out enough to squeeze the gap between midfield and defence. But the other injuries have hurt. However without massive improvements in our medical staff and a deeper squad these injuries won’t go away. Sorry Magscar, reality, to my mind anyway.
Raj of Hailsley
Mar 23, 2024 at 12:21 PM
Comment #29It’s basically that cup equivalent to what league one and two play surely, is it the football league trophy, now the Bristol Street motors Cup.
Raj of Hailsley
Mar 23, 2024 at 12:22 PM
Comment #30Munster,
I was talking about Nick Pope not giving you a platform to slag the club off thank you very much.
Hibbit
Mar 23, 2024 at 12:35 PM
Comment #31anybody got the full Earls statement ??
magscar
Mar 23, 2024 at 12:36 PM
Comment #32Magic
Yes caught your post on catch up tx
Arrh Munster you were on a roll – going to have to get Magic to arrange for you to have an intravenous top up over there somehow just to get you going again and give you some staying power
You’ll feel great ; -0
Essex Geordie Bill
Mar 23, 2024 at 12:40 PM
Comment #333rd tier of the Womens game.
Once the lasses win their league this season they go into the equivalent of the Championship where Sunderland already play!
Top that league and the are in with the Big Lasses.
Novocastrian66
Mar 23, 2024 at 12:40 PM
Comment #34I wouldn’t rate whatever cup the ladies team is playing for, above the FA Vase.
magscar
Mar 23, 2024 at 12:42 PM
Comment #35https://www.lutontown.co.uk/news/2024/february/wnl-league-cup-final/
Some background to League Cup final -yes not for the PL clubs
Munster Mag
Mar 23, 2024 at 12:42 PM
Comment #36That’s not slagging the club off, you paranoid buffoon.
Hibbit
Mar 23, 2024 at 12:43 PM
Comment #37even on a good news day Munster just can’t resist his trademark stab in the back this time against the clubs medical team,
magscar
Mar 23, 2024 at 12:43 PM
Comment #38….that link was for Munster
Munster Mag
Mar 23, 2024 at 12:45 PM
Comment #39Mags there is a difference. I can do positive. I can do grateful. But I ain’t going into Ostrichville where we can’t say anything negative about our own football club. The behaviour of 9 Yr olds!
Munster Mag
Mar 23, 2024 at 12:52 PM
Comment #40I don’t think anyone can say our medical team doesn’t need to improve. To an old fool that’s stabbing the club in the back? Oddball.