For a stadium the size of St. James' Park not to have the best facilities available to Premier League level clubs always seemed like an over-sight, and the ignorance of the club to fan requests to put up a scoreboard/giant screen was an issue for frustration for many years, particularly after the increase in capacity. While Newcastle fans might have wished for a little more investment at the tail end of the transfer window this summer, but they're now at least getting something that's been on the wishlist for a long time, as NUFC have just confirmed that a giant 60m screen will be installed before the end of October. The giant LED screen will be situated on the glass panelling in the north east corner of the stadium in the Leazes end and will be visible to over 40,000 spectators on matchdays, but not the majority of the East Stand. But since they have to compete with the sun shining in their eyes for a lot of the Toon's daytime games, that's probably not so much of a problem. The screen would become the joint biggest screen in the Premier League and will be in place and working for United's home fixture with Leicester City on 18th October, showing exclusive club content, live match action, instant replays, statistics, news, and much more to deliver an engaging fan experience. Presumably "much more' will cover regular Sports Direct adverts. In truth, Newcastle could have included too screens at the stadium, since there are two almost identical sites in opposite corners of the pitch that would have catered to all of the fans. And you have to question whether having a giant screen next to the away fans is a good idea, considering the temptation to throw things at it. And that's not to mention what sort of effect it would have on their eyes and eye-drums, if anyone is inclined to care. Are you happy with the installation of a new screen at St. James' Park?
