there are a few points about expanding sms that are being over looked here, sms with 32k fans in is at best a nightmare to get out of, just think what it would be like if you added another 5k/10k, the council gave us permission for 32k because of this problem, now yes we could try and sort something out but i very much doubt the council would pay the bill, so more expense for the club. I think NC will be clever and buy up some of the waterfront and surrounding areas before expanding, this way he can use the extra land to the clubs advantage, more space for more people.
i remember RL saying he wanted a waiting list for season tickets before expanding, now whatever you think of the guy that seems a good plan, you build when you know you're guaranteed 20-25k season ticket holders) plus your pay per match fans plus your away fans.