The improvement in Newcastle United’s defence has not gone unnoticed with the side drastically reducing the number of goals conceded - and it also serves as an off-the-field reminder of the unity that runs throughout the club.
At this point in proceedings last season, Newcastle had already shipped 14 goals in their opening six games - that tally lies at just six goals conceded so far this campaign. United’s leaky defence was once an age-old problem as a lack of investment under the previous owner left managers without the quality additions they often needed.
However, under the current ownership of Amanda Staveley, Jamie Reuben and the Public Investment Fund - the group has backed their manager with proactive measures. It was often the case that under Mike Ashley, transfer additions would be reactive to a problem caused by a lack of investment as those in the dugout, be that Rafa Benitez or Steve Bruce, had to work within difficult transfer parameters.
