Having spent over £300 million to buy the club, appointed a new Head Coach, Eddie Howe, and made a bold statement of intent by signing several big name players, fans' expectations are rocketing and the new owners and Head Coach have much to do to transform the club's fortunes. This series follows life at the club both on and off the pitch.
Episodes
It's a pivotal season for Newcastle United, as pressure mounts to deliver on early season promise. Despite a string of high-profile signings since the new owners took over, the team suffer a goal drought in the New Year. The club embark on transfer negotiations for a promising young talent and expectations are high as the team are within touching distance of their first cup final in over 20 years.
The city of Newcastle is preparing for its club's first cup final in 24 years. We follow the team, the travelling fans and those staying behind in the Toon. Whilst Eddie Howe’s squad face their biggest game yet, the board negotiate to secure a front-of-shirt sponsorship deal for next season, generating vital funds to spend in the upcoming summer transfer window.
Newcastle United's dream of Champions League football is in the balance, with crucial home games against two main rivals, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur. At a defining stage of the season, the club’s two strikers, Alexander Isak and Callum Wilson, strive to prove themselves worthy of a place in the starting 11. Off the pitch, plans to grow the club's international fanbase get underway.
As the season reaches its climax, the owners and board members focus on the next transfer window and are planning for success while reflecting on their first full season at the helm. Newcastle United are one step closer to Champions League qualification for the first time in 20 years but Eddie Howe knows they can't slip up with Manchester United and Liverpool pushing them all the way.
