Show Notes
Craig Hope joins Richard Keys and Andy Gray for a wide-ranging conversation covering Newcastle United, the Saudi takeover and the club's future.
Craig discusses the role of Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi, the impact of their departure, Newcastle's recruitment strategy and the restrictions imposed by PSR.
He also explains why he believes Eddie Howe deserves far more credit for what Newcastle achieved and questions whether the club's current ownership structure and infrastructure match the ambitions that were promised after the takeover.
The conversation also includes Craig's first-hand story from the night of Newcastle's takeover, his experiences covering the 2026 World Cup and plenty of classic Keys & Gray debate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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