The Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund celebrate the one-year anniversary of their takeover of Newcastle United. Their takeover ended the 14-year reign of the controversial and unpopular former owner Mike Ashley, who sold the club for a reported £305 million.
From the start, those in charge at St James' Park - Amanda Staveley, Mehrdad Ghodoussi, Yasir Al-Rumayyan - spoke about reconnecting the club with the fanbase, the city and the region as a whole. And while the success of the club will very much be judged on achievements on the pitch, they have take steps to ensure the commununity side of Newcastle United is to the forefront.
PIF have made a number of moves to banish the memories of the Ashley era and reconnect the club with both the supporters and former players. Here are the small wins that the new owners have got right and which have made a big difference.
