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Becca Monaghan
Oct 07, 2021
Thousands of Newcastle United fans broke out into a roaring celebration after a £305 million Saudi club takeover was confirmed.
For years, devoted fans have called for the end of the Mike Ashley era – and today, their wishes came true. Shortly after 5pm on Thursday, Ashley’s 14-year reign was finally over.
When the news broke, fans were seen outside St James’ Park stadium jumping for joy, throwing drinks and singing club anthems.
The takeover means that Newcastle United now have the wealthiest football owners in the world, estimated at a staggering £320 billion.
Naturally, Newcastle fans took to social media to celebrate the takeover and promising future of the club.
And some eager fans are already excited for next year’s transfer window.
One fan said: “Newcastle United are about to rule the EPL till thy kingdom come, they have huge of money to form a world-class and be among the elite team, next summer transfer will be a busy one in their history.”
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🎼Oh what a beautiful day… 🎶🎶 ⚽️ ⬛️⬜️⬛️⬜️⬛️⬜️⬛️⬜️⬛️⚽️ https://t.co/wwwqEn4xV7— antanddec (@antanddec) 1633626339
The scenes as the news broke! DRINK IT IN. NEWCASTLE UNITED ARE BACK! ⚫⚪🎉 #NUFC #NUFCTakeover https://t.co/3V7sefnDfv— Dan McMahon™ ⚡↗ (@Dan McMahon™ ⚡↗) 1633622035
Well it was a long time in coming but finally the fans have got what they what they deserve. Owners that want to pu… https://t.co/YYLvmYiR1s— Shay Given (@Shay Given) 1633627351
https://t.co/O4zubBX4oK— NUFC360 (@NUFC360) 1633623812
I have never been so nervous hitting send on a Tweet in my life. What a crazy, stressful, uncertain 18 months it’s… https://t.co/QT5lkfFPrz— Grant Pringle (@Grant Pringle) 1633626149
2,000 people in the queue to get tickets. The club is alive again! #NUFC https://t.co/u1uQpjQfXr— NUFC360 (@NUFC360) 1633625950
👏🏾 Exciting times for the club and the city of Newcastle. Enjoy your cans #NUFC fans https://t.co/GoEGAPZZa2— Isaac Hayden (@Isaac Hayden) 1633624533
Fantastic news for Geordies and Newcastle supporters all round the world, it’s been a long time coming! #nufc https://t.co/TdLWebMMB2— Terry McDermott (@Terry McDermott) 1633624113
F@@king get in, those cans have been in the fridge far to long #cans 🥳🥳🥳🥳— Steve Howey (@Steve Howey) 1633624137
Mike Ashley is gone and we are the richest club in the world https://t.co/jYFrMNYYzp— Evin Grant (@Evin Grant) 1633624112
Hundreds of Newcastle United fans are heading towards St James' Park to celebrate the news of the takeover ⚫️ ⚪️ https://t.co/PFyZk1wgwz— Football Daily (@Football Daily) 1633624531
CANS!!!!!!— Asim Chaudhry (@Asim Chaudhry) 1633623874
The Newcastle United Supporters Trust (NUST) took to Twitter with an open letter to welcome the new owners to the club.
It read: “For the first time in many years we believe our desire for an ambitious Newcastle United that strives to be the best it can be can be a reality under your ownership.
“We admire your desire and tenacity to buy our football club despite the protracted issues with the Premier League, and we appreciate your clear understanding of the special place that Newcastle United holds in our communities, the passion of our supporters and your commitment to developing Newcastle United.
“We look forward to learning more details of your plans for Newcastle United and I can assure you that our members will welcome you to Newcastle United.”