More than a Hollywood ascent we want our ambition, dignity and hope back – and small touches that show these people care
Come match day, St James’ Park is the beating heart of Newcastle. Its pride of place in the centre of the city and its iconic roof dominating the skyline and inviting its congregation to assemble are emblematic of how inextricably linked the club is to the community.
It is painfully ironic that an institution so loved inherited such a neglectful owner in Mike Ashley. The club turns 140 next month, meaning it has been in his hands for a 10th of its life; the damage done in that time has overwritten in many people’s minds the successes that preceded his ownership.
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