[...] I tend to agree. And football's always been enjoyable to me, even if I do think about what it means to the grassroots audience -- without whom there's no history and nostalgia driving my club forward anyway. And the good news, what is obvious, first and foremost, is a firm farewell to Cashley and the joylessness and disdain for his own club that he seemed more and more eager to display even at games. Good riddance.
Let's not talk about sad things ... I still hope that the public and the leadership of other clubs will take this deal for granted, just like it did with Manchester City. The point is not even that Newcastle has not won any trophies for many decades, the fact is that the Champions League and the Europa League urgently need a reboot, because looking at the statistics I see the same clubs in the leaders. In addition, if Tomorrow Newcastle defeats Spurs, then for me it will be a clear signal that the club is mentally ready for a dash.