“Sir Bobby Robson declared it ‘the cathedral on the hill’, while Eddie Howe describes it as ‘totally inspiring’. Decision time is finally approaching over whether the iconic (and expanded) St James’ Park will remain Newcastle United’s ground, or whether they take the bold, contentious step of venturing away from their previously ever-present home. … The Athletic has spent weeks speaking to stakeholders, insiders and those affected to outline just how complicated this decision is and has learnt: Talks have yet to commence officially between the club and key stakeholders; There are claims Newcastle cannot sell St James’ — should they wish to do so — because the land is managed by the Freemen of Newcastle; Newcastle’s stadium must be ready ‘a minimum of six months’ before it is due to host its share of matches at the 2028 European Championship, affecting building timescales; etc. … Here is everything we know so far about Newcastle’s stadium plans. …”
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“The football analytics boom has been firmly established, but its role within the game remains debated. Some argue that data has cleansed the game to such an extent that football has become too uniform for the average fan. For others, a data-led approach is romanticised as the tool that helps clubs find an edge in creating their underdog story. Whatever your opinion, data analysis, paired with video technology, is becoming increasingly complex in football — even if its impact on a team’s tactical approach continues to be discussed. The Athletic’s Michael Cox recently provided a compelling argument that the work being undertaken within football analytics might not have been applied as much on the pitch as we might have thought. While data-led recruitment — 
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