Jamie Reuben had half an idea of what to expect, but you suspect nothing could have quite prepared Newcastle United's co-owner for the black and white rollercoaster he was about to jump on a year ago.
"These past twelve months have been an incredible journey," Reuben told ChronicleLive. "From being in the relegation zone this time last year to finishing a fantastic 11th, I am so proud of all our players, our manager and our entire team.
"We also couldn’t have done it without our supporters - the best supporters in the world. It’s such a privilege to be a part of the NUFC family and I am excited for the season ahead, building on the great foundations from this past year."