For most of the match, it seemed to have been heeded by supporters, who wanted to make the party a positive one.īut with no answers coming from the Newcastle boss after 74 minutes, a chant of "we want Brucey out" rippled along the Gallowgate End and slowly grew around the stadium. They have called for patience from fans as they apply a considered approach to the new era. It means the new owners have more questions to answer. Sacking the 60-year-old, who has long been criticised by fans, would have been an easy way of signalling the new owners' intent and there were reports he would be sacked last week.īut by only confirming he would take charge against Spurs 45 minutes prior to his pre-match press conference on Friday, the club left the manager in an awkward position. Their gaze may well have been trained on Steve Bruce, who was completing his 1,000th game in management. The jubilation seen in the directors' box early on was gone. Newcastle managed just 35% possession and one shot on target The lack of depth in Newcastle's squad was also exposed when Jonjo Shelvey was brought on to try to turn the game around and ended up being sent off for two clumsy challenges, the second described as "stupid" by Magpies legend Alan Shearer. Newcastle's midfield failed to offer their defence any protection, allowing Spurs to cut through and set up Harry Kane for his first league goal of the season.Īfter a lengthy first-half stoppage as a fan was treated for a medical emergency, it was the visitors who re-emerged more focused. Joelinton, the club record £40m forward who cannot score, fluffed a pass.
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With Allan Saint-Maximin zipping about the pitch and Wilson sniffing another goal, perhaps the demand for an upgrade in players was over-stated? New non-executive chair Yasir Al-Rumayyan and part-owner Amanda Staveley were in high spirits as Newcastle took an early leadīut then the symptoms of the Ashley era came into view and showed the new owners how big a task they face. If the 51-year-old needed a demonstration of why the Saudis were right to invest, this was perfect. Staveley hugged her husband and Al-Rumayyan, who broke out into a broad grin. TV presenters and lifelong Newcastle fans Ant and Dec were among the supporters The euphoria was palpable, and it carried over into the match as Callum Wilson nodded in a header after two minutes to make home fans believe again. It must have been everything that part-owner Amanda Staveley hoped for as she was joined in the directors' box by new non-executive chair Yasir Al-Rumayyan, who is also the governor of the Saudi state's Public Investment Fund, which has provided 80% of the capital for the £305m takeover. Some fans were in tears about a day they thought might never come. Its reveal was met with the type of roar we have come to expect from St James' Park. "And everything they've tried so hard to kill, we will rebuild." "This is a mighty town built upon a solid ground," it said. Their flag, which stretched across the Gallowgate End, quoted lyrics from Big River, a 1995 song by local hero Jimmy Nail. They had turned their backs on the club because of disillusionment over Mike Ashley's 14-year reign, but had returned to display their vision of the future in front of the new owners. The group Wor Flags were taking their seats for the first time in 897 days. Inside the ground, Newcastle's fans were determined to celebrate.
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