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Rags to Matt Ritchie: The Truth Behind Newcastle’s Past and Future

James Allcott sits down with broadcaster and Newcastle fan Emil Franchi to dive deep into the ins and outs of the Newcastle takeover

By James Lawrence Allcott
West Ham United v Newcastle United - Premier League Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images


James Allcott sits down with broadcaster and Newcastle fan Emil Franchi to dive deep into the ins and outs of the Newcastle takeover. The pair discuss Mike Ashley’s involvement at Newcastle and how it led to the takeover, what’s happened since the takeover, the effect on the fans, and what the expectations have become. And, of course: What is the future for Newcastle?

Host: James Allcott
Guest: Emil Franchi
Producer: Cai Jones
Editor: Finn McSkimming
Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher

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