Amanda Staveley says that Yasir Al-Rumayyan's desire to deliver the very best for Newcastle United is there for all to see behind the scenes at St James' Park The PIF governor enjoyed a standing ovation when unveiled as the club's new supremo last October ahead of the 3-2 defeat against Tottenham Hotspur.
And the fans' first real examination of exactly how ambitious the new backers are, the chairman sanctioned a £91million spending spree in January which included deals for Kieran Trippier, Chris Wood, Dan Barn, Bruno Guimarães and Matt Targett on loan. Staveley was asked about the club's relationship with the Saudi state and the dynamics of the new board.
Staveley, speaking at the Financial Times' Live event, said: "I knew there was only one investor for Newcastle, main investor and I knew who it was. I knew there would never be any instance that it would be the wrong relationship for us and the fans.
