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The iconic venue’s future is the hottest topic on Tyneside following last week’s club announcement. Toon supremo Brad Miller, appointed Chief Operating Officer in the summer, appeared to test the waters with supporters about a new stadium.

He promised a “once-in-a-generation” investment from PIF that must deliver a profitable return while discussing the logistical problems that increasing the current ground causes. Newcastle are set to give a definitive answer on “rebuild or redevelop” in early 2025 after more consultations with fans, developers and local authorities. 

Toon icon Shearer revealed his preferred decision would be for the Magpies to remain at their home since 1892. However, the 54-year-old admitted all options must be listened to before making the final call.

“In an ideal world we’d stay at St James’ Park,” Shearer told the Magpie Channel. “Where it is (located) works, it’s in the middle of the city. If they can extend, great, I think that would definitely be the ideal (solution).

“It’s got so much history behind it and so many years. I think everyone would understand and listen to whatever is put forward but, in an ideal world, and I know everything is not ideal, stay at St James’ Park.

“Not necessarily (whether Newcastle need an 80,000-seater stadium). I wouldn’t even entertain an 80,000-seater stadium. It’s 52,000 at the minute. I don’t know what they would need, whether that’s 65,000 or a little bit more.

“We have to look at every idea. We all know where we want Newcastle to go, which is to improve and get better. To do that, maybe they have to look at other sources of revenue. But St James’ Park has got so much history and has been there forever.

“It holds so many memories, not just for me but for so many people. If it were up to me, I’d hopefully keep us there. But I’d listen to every option.”