Plenty of Newcastle United fans have taken to Twitter to react to the anticipation of a lively, rejuvenated atmosphere at St James’ Park ahead of the match against Spurs today.
The Tottenham game marks the start of the club’s new era since coming under Saudi Arabian-led ownership following a takeover bid from the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) and fronted by business leader Amanda Staveley.
Where will Newcastle United finish in the Premier League this season?
Top four
5th-10th
11th-15th
16th-20th
Many Newcastle fans were ecstatic as they took to social media to respond to a tweet from Wor Flags, an account behind Newcastle displays in games gone by.
Fans should expect the first flag display in years led by Wor Flags, and plenty of fans took to Twitter to hype up the potential atmosphere today.
What have some Newcastle fans been saying?
“Hope now has a future, superb efforts guys”
“Like I’m not already excited enough, cant wait for today”
“Always wanted to be under that.. wait, how do they roll it back in? Lol”
“Can’t wait to be in sjp for an amazing atmosphere and the start of a new era HWTL”
“Wish I was going today! Can’t wait to see what you have in store though!”
“Hardly slept!!!!”
With tycoon Mike Ashley ousted from the ownership hotseat, many fans have expressed their jubilation at what an influx of investment and a shake-up of the club could mean in terms of positive implications going forward.
The atmosphere buzz only serves to add further feel-good factors to the club at the moment.
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