Show notes: Podcast 472

Sound of Football Podcast 472 - All wi' smiling faces

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After a whirlwind week on Tyneside, hated Newcastle United owner, Mike Ashley, is finally out the door. This is undoubtedly cause for celebration, but should the fans be celebrating their new Saudi owners?

With Graham Sibley, Jan Bilton and Terry Duffelen.

Duration: 48.59 | Filesize: 56.5MB (MP3)

Guest: Helen Hardy

A women's football commentator and podcaster, Helen makes a welcome return to the podcast having previously appeared on the 2019 Advent calendar. She's Newcastle born and bred and her and her family are all fans of the Mags.

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Links

• iNews: Who are Newcastle United’s new owners? Why Saudi Arabia’s PIF takeover went ahead despite controversy
• Sky News: Newcastle United takeover: Jamal Khashoggi's fiancée says it's 'a real shame' as Saudi-led consortium buys football club
• Guardian: Steve Bruce nears Newcastle exit as Staveley meets manager and squad
• BBC: Newcastle United takeover: LGBTQ+ fans hope Saudi deal 'a sign for change'

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