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Hughton: It will always be St James’ to fans

Nov 5 2009

by Lee Ryder, Evening Chronicle

CHRIS HUGHTON is not daunted by the political unrest surrounding Newcastle’s stadium name changing rights ahead of the clash with Peterborough. And he’s confident that Geordie fans will make sure visiting teams know that they are playing at the real St James’ Park. Hughton has paid tribute to Toon supporters as they look to stretch their unbeaten home record until at least the end of November, and feels they are a major factor in why St James’ is once again regarded as a fortress, albeit in the Championship. Staggering 40,000-plus crowds have turned out this season at Gallowgate, with the 43,949 attendance against Doncaster Rovers not only the highest crowd of the season on Tyneside, but also the highest on that day in the whole of England. And as Hughton prepares to take control of his first home game as permanent boss, he wants to make sure United fans are rewarded. Story continues ADVERTISEMENT He told the Chronicle today: “It will always be St James’ Park to the fans and the people of Newcastle. “For me this was a commercial decision and my main concerns are to get results and keep the team at the right end of the table. “I’m sure that’s what the supporters want as well. “We can’t fault the fans we have here. The backing of them at St James’ Park will always be incredible.

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