“We believe our desire for an ambitious Newcastle United that strives to be the best it can be can be a reality under your ownership”
(Picture: Twitter )Thousands of Newcastle United fans broke out into a roaring celebration after a £305 million Saudi club takeover was confirmed.
For years, devoted fans have called for the end of the Mike Ashley era – and today, their wishes came true. Shortly after 5pm on Thursday, Ashley’s 14-year reign was finally over.
When the news broke, fans were seen outside St James’ Park stadium jumping for joy, throwing drinks and singing club anthems.
The takeover means that Newcastle United now have the wealthiest football owners in the world, estimated at a staggering £320 billion.
Naturally, Newcastle fans took to social media to celebrate the takeover and promising future of the club.
And some eager fans are already excited for next year’s transfer window.
WE HAVE GOT OUR NEWCASTLE UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB BACK!!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉pic.twitter.com/sjIjCGHi1C
— ToonArmy (@toonarmy_com) October 7, 2021
One fan said: “Newcastle United are about to rule the EPL till thy kingdom come, they have huge of money to form a world-class and be among the elite team, next summer transfer will be a busy one in their history.”
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Yesssssssss. We can dare to hope again 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 🙋🏼♂️⚫️⚪️⚫️⚪️⚫️⚪️ #NUFC
— Alan Shearer (@alanshearer) October 7, 2021
🎼Oh what a beautiful day… 🎶🎶
— antanddec (@antanddec) October 7, 2021
⚽️ ⬛️⬜️⬛️⬜️⬛️⬜️⬛️⬜️⬛️⚽️ https://t.co/wwwqEn4xV7
The scenes as the news broke! DRINK IT IN. NEWCASTLE UNITED ARE BACK! ⚫⚪🎉 #NUFC #NUFCTakeover pic.twitter.com/3V7sefnDfv
— Dan McMahon™ ⚡↗ (@DanMcmahonF1) October 7, 2021
Well it was a long time in coming but finally the fans have got what they what they deserve. Owners that want to put @NUFC back up where it belongs and have ambitions to challenge at the top table. Exciting times ahead for the Toon Toon 🖤🤍 army #NUFCTakeover
— Shay Given (@No1shaygiven) October 7, 2021
— CANS 360 (@NUFC360) October 7, 2021
I have never been so nervous hitting send on a Tweet in my life.
— Grant Pringle (@Grant_Pringle) October 7, 2021
What a crazy, stressful, uncertain 18 months it’s been but hopefully the fun starts now.
Hope everyone has an incredible night/weekend/month celebrating - you deserve it 👊
Cheers to Newcastle United. #CANS 🍻 pic.twitter.com/ALEjFuIjZY
2,000 people in the queue to get tickets. The club is alive again! #NUFC pic.twitter.com/u1uQpjQfXr
— CANS 360 (@NUFC360) October 7, 2021
👏🏾 Exciting times for the club and the city of Newcastle. Enjoy your cans #NUFC fans https://t.co/GoEGAPZZa2
— Isaac Hayden (@IsaacHayden65) October 7, 2021
Fantastic news for Geordies and Newcastle supporters all round the world, it’s been a long time coming! #nufc https://t.co/TdLWebMMB2
— Terry McDermott (@TerryMac777) October 7, 2021
F@@king get in, those cans have been in the fridge far to long #cans 🥳🥳🥳🥳
— Steve Howey (@stevehowey624) October 7, 2021
Mike Ashley is gone and we are the richest club in the world pic.twitter.com/jYFrMNYYzp
— Evin Grant (@grant_ev) October 7, 2021
Hundreds of Newcastle United fans are heading towards St James' Park to celebrate the news of the takeover ⚫️ ⚪️ pic.twitter.com/PFyZk1wgwz
— Football Daily (@footballdaily) October 7, 2021
CANS!!!!!!
— Asim Chaudhry (@AsimC86) October 7, 2021
The Newcastle United Supporters Trust (NUST) took to Twitter with an open letter to welcome the new owners to the club.
It read: “For the first time in many years we believe our desire for an ambitious Newcastle United that strives to be the best it can be can be a reality under your ownership.
“We admire your desire and tenacity to buy our football club despite the protracted issues with the Premier League, and we appreciate your clear understanding of the special place that Newcastle United holds in our communities, the passion of our supporters and your commitment to developing Newcastle United.
“We look forward to learning more details of your plans for Newcastle United and I can assure you that our members will welcome you to Newcastle United.”
