It's now almost 30 years since Newcastle United explored plans for a new stadium on Castle Leazes. So much has changed, and yet here we are back in the same situation.

Newcastle's need for a bigger home becomes more apparent by the day. The latest set of financial accounts released by the club showed strong results, with matchday revenue having risen slightly despite no Champions League football during the period assessed.

A club statement said: "Match income increased marginally from £50.1m to £51.6m, the lack of UCL income being compensated for by a growth in season tickets, hospitality revenue and domestic cup receipts, including the club's successful EFL cup campaign."

The season ticket issue remains a thorny one. Newcastle could arguably sell another 10,000 should St James' Park be expanded or a new stadium be built. The matchday revenue remains vital for the club. While £51m is not to be sniffed at, it pales into comparison alongside some of the bigger hitters in the Premier League. Arsenal recorded matchday revenue of £153.9m while...