Newcastle are not selling their soul to the Saudis. There is no soul left | Martin Farrer

As a lifelong Newcastle fan there is delight that the Mike Ashley era is over but a new owner does not always lead to success

About 15 years ago, a young girl wrote my mother a beautiful poem for Christmas, talking about how she hoped the new year would bring an end to famine, war, and generally make the world a better place. Coming from one Tyneside family to another, the message ended with the plaintive line “Hope for Newcastle”.

Fans have been hoping ever since. But although they have packed out St James’ Park every other week, all they’ve been given is hopelessness. Although that young girl didn’t intend it, the line in that poem has become a cruel joke, mocking quietly from the kitchen cupboard door where it hangs to this day.

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