Takeover insider offers Newcastle fans fresh hope

The husband of Amanda Staveley has offered an insight into what Newcastle United's potential new owners have planned.

Newcastle owner Mike Ashley remains committed to the sale to the consortium consisting of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, PCP Capital Partners and the Reuben brothers.

Staveley fronts the consortium and her husband Mehrdad Ghodoussi posted to social media: "A huge lesson learnt over the last 48hrs. Its a tough job owning a club, no doubt about it, mistakes will be made.

"Run your clubs well, make money, increase the value of your investment, but never forget what it's really all about."