Newcastle Fans Forum: What The Answers Really Mean

2. The Atmosphere At St James' Park

Question: The atmosphere on match days is non-existent for obvious reasons. Will the club consider:a) The re-creation of a singing area b) Allowing fans to bring banners/flags into the stadium c) A standing area Answer:

"SS trialled the reintroduction of a singing section area for an European game, however a number of individuals within that area breached certain ground regulations, including the use of smoke canisters, a high level of drunkenness and significant levels of foul and abusive language, so the club did not progress this further. "SS stated that banners are permitted inside the stadium providing they meet safety criteria, do not cause offence and do not cover advertising. LM advised supporters wishing to bring banners to the stadium to contact the safety and security team in advance in order for it to be quickly assessed. The same process is in place for away supporters. "In relation to a standing area, SS stated that legislation had not yet been changed to permit it in a Premier League stadium."

What it really means: You will sit in silence while Mike openly sucks the life out of you. The goal is to eventually get the stadium so quiet that we can hear our cockney messiah cackling from all areas of the stadium while a match is going on. We don't have too far to go on that one.