Safe Standing trial announced for St James' Park
Newcastle United will trial safe standing from the start of next season
Newcastle will trial safe standing at St James' Park from the start of next season.
A licensed section for nearly 2-thousand home supporters will be made available, as well an area designated to away fans.
The club says a survey of 4-thousand fans found 75 percent to be in favour of introducing standing in the stadium.
According to the Club website, "A designated licensed standing section with space for approximately 1,800 home supporters will be installed in the South East Corner of the stadium and will include the lower section of block B and the upper sections of blocks C, D, E and F.
"A similar provision will also be installed for visiting supporters on Level 7 of the Leazes End."
The trial follows a supporter consultation process, during which more than 4,000 fans responded to an online survey - with 70 fans attending a subsequent working group session at St. James' Park to provide more detailed feedback.
Of those surveyed online, 75 per cent were in favour of licensed standing being introduced at St. James' Park - with the South East Corner and Gallowgate End identified as the preferred location by more than 70 per cent of respondents.
The club has also continued to monitor existing trials at other stadiums in England, with licensed standing areas successfully installed and safely managed at Wembley and a number of Premier League grounds with the support of the Sports Ground Safety Authority (SGSA).