Forget titles and star players, Newcastle’s first battle is to avoid relegation

After Steve Bruce’s departure, there’s plenty on the to-do list for the new owners

Newcastle’s new chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan and part-owner Amanda Staveley
Newcastle’s new chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan and part-owner Amanda Staveley
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When the £305m takeover of Newcastle United was confirmed two weeks ago, new non-executive chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan told supporters to “expect ambition”. The new owners were “here to build long-term success for the club” and director Amanda Staveley revealed that the aim is to win the Premier League title. It will “take time”, she said, but “we will get there”.

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