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Kieran King

'Increase capacity' - What Newcastle United fans want to see change at St James' Park

Newcastle United's £305m takeover brought so much excitement surrounding the club and it's safe to say they have had a busy first month at the helm.

Firstly, the Saudi-led consortium decided to part ways with Steve Bruce, before recently appointing Eddie Howe as the new permanent Head Coach.

There has been plenty of speculation about what they could do with the facilities at the club, with Alan Shearer stating that he hopes they invest in the training ground.

According to the former Magpies striker, ' nothing ' has changed at Darsley Park since he departed as a player in 2006, which was a year before Mike Ashley joined as owner.

Nevertheless, Newcastle fans have been discussing what they want to see the new owners do first at St James' Park and there has been a broad range of reaction.

Here's what some had to say on social media:

@nufc93as : Lee Charnley gone. Sports direct gone. Decent DoF and sponsorship deals. Give ASM, Wilson and Miggy improved deals. Get ex-players back involved with the club. Then sort out the training ground - rebuild it. Hire some world class scouts to go seek the best talent for the academy.

@FinlayKell : Honestly, I'd actually look at a change of captaincy. Don't know what goes on behind scenes but Lascelles has been a poor captain for me ever since Rafa left us.

@THawks1980 : Immediately source a location for new training ground and commission plans. Going to take at least 18 months to actually build.

@GuyWadge : Training ground has always been criticised by the good managers like Rafa for being outdated and thought to cause injuries.

@DaveHursty : 'Safe Standing' installed the entire length of the East Stand, (as removing the Sports Direct signs is already on the agenda).

@marksothcott : Increase capacity, there is going to be a big waiting list for season tickets so utilise our profits.

@StPet30 : Invest in the women's team.

@NathanAsoT : Bring back @alanshearer, @warrenbarton2, @nobbysolanouk4 and King Kev back as club ambassadors. Get them involved with the club ASAP. Only will help out relegation fight.

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