Newcastle United’s chief executive regards the club as a rocket ship and believes that, by 2030, it could house the world’s best team. David Hopkinson has hit the ground running since succeeding Darren Eales at St James’ Park in September and the Canadian’s five-year plan is nothing if not ambitious.
“By 2030, I see this club being in the debate about being the top club in the world,” he said. “That kind of progress doesn’t take as long as you might think. What it takes is clarity of conviction.
