The new Premier League season is now just weeks away, with Newcastle United set to take on newly promoted Nottingham Forest on August 6 at St James' Park.
The current atmosphere at St James' ahead of the opening day clash stands in stark contrast to that of last season's opener against West Ham.
While the Magpies went 1-0 up against the Hammers, David Moyes' side went on to record an easy 4-2 win on Tyneside. However, this season, the first full one without any Mike Ashley involvement, promises to be a much more exciting and prosperous campaign.