A major step forward for Newport Football Club will be the demolition of its former ground, St George's Park, which will begin next week. Soon, construction will start on a brand-new facility at The Racecourse in Whippingham.

Demolition of the old facility begins

This project represents a significant advance in the plans to build a retail park on the site of the old football ground—a plan that will enable the acquisition of funds for the new Newport FC home at The Racecourse. Fans, players, staff, and volunteers have had to wait a long and frustrating time for the project to begin. This waiting period for the new facility might be made easier by an offer from one of the leading bookmakers in the UK, specializing in English football betting, and particularly offering excellent Premier League odds.

Demolition work on the former Newport FC clubhouse at St Georges Park will commence on September 16. The clubhouse has been deteriorating for several years as the club was unable to maintain it.

St George’s Park

New home on the horizon

The new stadium will feature its own clubhouse and stand, providing views of a well-lit, weather-resistant pitch. Inside, there will be numerous toilets, changing rooms, a bar, a kitchen, office spaces, and conference rooms. When Newport FC is not using the facility, it will be available for local community use.

The retail park will host a variety of retail outlets—well-known brands that will collectively create a significant number of new jobs. Due to factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic and uncertain economic conditions, the entire project has taken longer than any of us would have liked. However, we are entering the final phase of the agreements and hope to announce more positive news in the near future, said SCL spokesperson Paul Airey.

A new chapter in history

Plans for a new Newport FC stadium near the Racecourse Roundabout in Whippingham were considered as early as 2017, but now, seven years later, new proposals have been presented. Building permit conditions state that the new football ground on Fairlee Road must be completed and operational before the retail park can open.

It is worth mentioning that Newport FC's greatest achievement is reaching the second round of the FA Cup in the 1935/36 and 1945/46 seasons. The 1945/46 competition was the first FA Cup edition held after World War II. The winner was Derby County, who defeated Charlton Athletic 4-1 after extra time in the final played at Wembley Stadium.