Toon Businessman Coughs Up To Boost Academy!

Last updated : 30 May 2008 By Footy Mad - Editor

The lifelong fan has been so impressed by Ashley's plans, he has renewed his executive box for the next five seasons, meaning the Academy can use the extra finance to develop the club's youth infrastructure.

Moat: "As a lifelong Newcastle United fan, I am delighted to support the club's new initiatives of investing in the Academy and enabling more young fans in the region to see their heroes play.

"Hopefully, some of those young fans will be the heroes of tomorrow.

"It's vital for a club like Newcastle United to make sure it recruits the best young footballers at an early age and encourages them to develop their full potential. Knowing that I can help the Academy as well as projects like the increased Family Enclosure is a huge incentive to continue backing the club, and I hope others will feel the same."

United vice-chairman Llambias: "It's fantastic that people like Barry have shown their backing for the direction the club is taking by signing a five-year corporate contract.

"Newcastle United is eager to develop the stars of the future in the North East and, just as importantly, keep St James's Park open to young fans too.

"The monies generated from corporate sales will help the club expand the family enclosure to almost treble its previous size."

The new family enclosure - where season ticket prices have been cut by £50 to £300 for adults and by £30 to £100 for children - will be situated on Level 7 of the Milburn Stand.

Those corporate fans like Moat who have renewed for 2008/09 will also have their names added to a new family enclosure 'Roll of Honour' to acknowledge the support they have given United.