Newcastle United co-owners Mehrdad Ghodoussi and Jamie Reuben have heaped praise on the Geordie faithful as they reminisce on their first year in charge of the Magpies. Friday saw Newcastle supporters celebrate the one-year anniversary of the infamous £305m takeover, in which Ghodoussi and Reuben played a huge role in brokering the deal.
Huge strides have been made in the past 12 months, with every aspect of the football club being improved one way or another. More work is on the horizon as the owners attempt to make Newcastle a footballing powerhouse but Ghodoussi has praised fans for their support so far.
"The fans have been incredible. They are everything as far as we are concerned," he told NUFC TV. "I remember the first time we came to St James' and we were bowled over by the supporters. "They are part of this journey with us.
