Star signings and sportswashing claims – Newcastle’s Saudi takeover one year on
Newcastle’s new owners celebrate a year in charge at St James’ Park on Friday.
To the black and white faithful, who had willed someone, anyone to buy out Mike Ashley after years of watching the club drift, their presence is cause for hope and excitement, while, beyond Tyneside, there remains discomfort.
Here, the PA news agency takes a look at what has changed on Gallowgate over the last 12 months.