Expert has 'question marks' over 'major' Newcastle project
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‘I’ve got question marks’: Keith Wyness is ‘very angry’ at Newcastle’s £100m+ stadium twist Thu 26 February 2026 16:12, UK There are still questions that need answering around Newcastle’s redevelopment project following latest developments.That is according to ex-Everton, Aston Villa, and Aberdeen chief executive Keith Wyness, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, after it emerged that Newcastle could build a new 68,000 capacity stadium.A decision will be made by the end of 2026 on whether Newcastle’s Saudi ownership will fund a new stadium or whether they will rebuild St James’ Park.The plans could also benefit Newcastle city centre, with the aim of creating more jobs and attracting investment to the North East.Read More: Sven Botman axed as five changes made: Newcastle predicted XI vs EvertonKeith Wyness ‘fully supportive’ of Newcastle projectEverton’s former chief Keith Wyness – who served as CEO at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – has not got a problem with government money being used on redeveloping the city centre.Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast, Wyness states it would be “fantastic” for more money to be put into the Newcastle area. MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES He told Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast: “Well, let’s be clear, the sort of stadium funding that should be available for Newcastle would be around the surrounding area, not for the stadium itself.
I do think that’s wrong. “I completely agree that Man United and Newcastle should be getting help for development around the stadium, but there are a lot of question marks still around this whole Newcastle development.
“Now we’re being told that there could well be a new stadium on Leazes Park, but also a massive redevelopment of part of the town centre. “I think it’s fantastic to see money going into Newcastle and cities in the north and I would be fully supportive of that sort of thing happening if it was a regeneration of Newcastle City Centre.