Amanda Staveley has revealed that Newcastle United's consortium has a staggered plan of action for the next 15 years.
When the Ripon financier first took over as club supremo she spoke of being able to challenge for the Premier League within a decade. In the Saudi-backed consortium's first full season they have reached a Carabao Cup final and are in the hunt for a Champions League place.
This week Staveley has spoken openly about a trophy haul for the Magpies with the Carabao Cup, FA Cup, Premier League and Champions League all in the club's sights long-term. Speaking at the Financial Times' Business of football summit, Staveley spoke of the club's wealthy backers putting £200million of their own money into the club so far. But she insisted that it is a long-term vision at St James' Park.