Rumours of temporary move for Newcastle United to Murrayfield Stadium during St James' Park redevelopment quashed
Theories spread after Newcastle United took on Everton
Social media rumours that Newcastle United could be bringing English Premier League football to Edinburgh have been quashed by Scottish Rugby bosses.
Theories that the Magpies could be making a temporary move to Murrayfield Stadium during future improvement works to the team’s home stadium, St James’ Park, were first sparked following a pre-season match at the Edinburgh venue.
Newcastle United took on Everton at the home of Scottish rugby on Wednesday, August 12 in a friendly head-to-head before the beginning of the Premier League season later this month.
While it ended in a 3-1 defeat for new manager Matthias Jaissle, tongues were wagging online after the matches after rumours that Murrayfield could become a temporary home for Newcastle during future improvement works to their home stadium.
One person claimed: “Could be rubbish, but a football friend in Edinburgh, has told me that this game is a test to see if it would work for Newcastle United to play home games at Murrayfield if St James’ Park is redeveloped. He thinks football fans in Scotland would happily play for two years of [Premier League] football.”
However, this rumour has been rubbished by the Scottish Rugby Union (SRU), which owns and operates the venue.
A spokesperson from Scottish Rugby said: “Whilst we are always open to conversations, as it currently stands there have not been any conversations with Newcastle United regarding them using Scottish Gas Murrayfield' as a temporary home.”
Newcastle United were also approached for comment.