When the post-takeover hangovers had subsided after the many, many October 7th 2021 celebratory parties, attention swiftly turned to what Newcastle United, and their new-found wealth, could *actually* achieve in the future .
Bigger signings, better facilities, much needed improvements behind the scenes and, eventually, real success on the pitch. The initial plan was to progress slowly and steadily. Improve on the season that had gone before and build a solid foundation for the eventual disruption of the Premier League’s apple cart.
Monday’s draw over Leicester, and the incredible 36 games that came before it, put an end to that specific plan. Newcastle United are officially mixing with the bigger clubs in world football once again.
