Shearer's unveiling, Tiote's equaliser and Keegan's helicopter touching down at St James'. There are standout instances in Newcastle United 's rich history that are looked back upon as 'I was there' moments. October 7, 2021 is the most recent.
After numerous failed attempts, Amanda Staveley admitted to the Chronicle last year that she considered giving up the fight against Mike Ashley and the Premier League. It was the constant support in her email inbox from Newcastle fans that led her to adopt the attitude of 'we're not going to give up'.
From the very first moments of the new era, those fans repaid the owners' persistence by showing just how elated they were with the changing of the guard. As thousands flocked to the stadium to celebrate the regime change, that electric spark that has seldom been seen at St James' Park in recent years was back.
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Fans arrived in droves from their homes and places of work, parents took their sons and daughters, supporters danced with Sam Fender and 'Johnny Blue Hat' on the saxophone and the local Tesco was raided in such a way that only the alcohol left on the shelves was a few cans of Old Speckled Hen.
It was the precursor of what was to come. That instant, unbridled joy felt six months ago is now a permanent, positive hope for the future now the club is in the hands of people who have its best interests at heart. The stripping of the Sports Direct advertising, the return of Shearer's bar, the emphasis on growing the women's team and the focus on community initiatives have shown the new ownership are in it for more than success on the pitch.
Nevertheless, that too has been achieved in recent months. January additions have staved off the immediate threat of relegation, with the club now just a few wins from Premier League safety.
Supporters may have hastily jumped the gun by thinking of next season's target and mega-money signings in the summer. Three defeats on the spin have somewhat brought feet back down to earth. Though the overwhelming feeling still remains that in a few years Newcastle are going to be competing with the biggest clubs in the league, as they did 20 years ago.
There are, however, ongoing concerns regarding the Saudi Arabian influence. Eddie Howe has had to face uncomfortable questions from the media, while opposition fans have pointed the finger at Newcastle supporters for not being more critical of the country's regime and the accusations of sport washing.
Work remains on that front, with responsibility on fans not to become apologists for the Saudis. A section of supporters also now feel alienated due to the new owners, while some think any success Newcastle achieve will be tainted due to the unrivalled funds at their disposal.
But Amanda Staveley, Merhdad Ghodoussi and Jamie Reuben have shown they have the best interests of the football club at the front and centre of their vision. Something which could not be said under the previous ownership. The football club in many ways will get to where it wants to be through money - but those in charge rightly have aspirations to compete and thrive, not just survive. And the region as a whole will be better for it.
