Newcastle United fans are eagerly anticipating further news on the club's stadium project after comments from Chief Operating Officer Brad Miller on the next steps.

Miller spoke openly about the club departing St James' Park to a new stadium during a fan meeting at the STACK last week when the majority of the 2,000 crowd in attendance raised hands when asked if they'd be open to a move that would potentially DOUBLE revenue and result in "more seats" for supporters. Although, inevitably, some fans who weren't at the We Are United event don't agree with the prospect of leaving what people see as the club's spiritual home.

A report in the Guardian on Monday suggested that Gosforth Park was being explored as a potential venue for a new stadium. However, Chronicle Live understands that a move four miles outside the city has been played down by those close to boardroom level at St James' Park, especially as for many fans it is simply a non-starter.

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Miller's words to fans last week, when speaking about the location, were: "Option two is if we were to move away, and not too far away as we aren't going to stretch the elastic band to the point of breaking.

"The second option, we are looking at it seriously as it does have the potential to earn more than twice as much in terms of revenue, compared to a transformation of St James' Park. And more seats, a lot more seats potentially."

Gosforth Park has been suggested before as a possible location, as well as a potential venue for the training ground. Given the Reuben family, who own a 15% stake in United, have been involved in the redevelopment of Newcastle Racecourse, those links are perhaps inevitable.

However, Miller's description of stretching the "elastic band" are perhaps telling and point to a location closer to the city centre. What comes next for United in 2025 is the club's proposals which will be put the Fan Advisory Board and then the broader fanbase.

Consultation is absolutely key for Newcastle because in the past - under different regimes - supporters have not warmed at all to moving to different venues whether it was Gosforth Park or Team Valley during the Sir John Hall era.

Transport links would be poor to Gosforth Park while the city centre's pubs, restaurants and hotels are a massive hit for Newcastle fans and travelling supporters. But there has definitely been a change in opinion from some in terms of moving away from St James'.

After taking a straw poll last week Miller reacted: "Wow, wow. As you may have contributed to last year, there was a survey. At that time 71% of everybody that responded said stay at St James' Park.

"Only 29% were open to moving. I think it is credit to everybody that they are open minded. Everybody now understands the importance of PSR."

Head coach Eddie Howe could, ultimately, one day benefit from increased attendances. He also acknowledged the importance of more revenue coming in but he has never fully backed leaving SJP. He said: "Yeah, revenue is key. It is with the current rules as they stand. Everything you do is defined by how much money you can bring in. It's taken in extra importance with the PSR rules as they currently stand.

"That is why the club are looking at every avenue to try to increase the money that we are bringing in."