United fans hoping trust can become watchword under new ownership

SUPPORTERS GROUP KEEN TO HAVE SAY

Journal, Bloomberg, Reuters and people like that. Communication is very important for everyone.”

That is the point here: United have become a club where expectations are so low that new owners can’t fail to improve on a few areas that have proved to be running sores for supporters.

“It’s actually not a difficult club to take over,” Hurst says.

“Just look at us pre-Mike Ashley. It’s not like they’re buying a club where you have to move or expand the stadium or win over the support on day one.

“All the ingredients are there, and if they were able to recognise what Ashley has failed to do – that this is a club that should, at least, be competing in the top eight of English football.

“I don’t think we need to see detailed transfer plans or a road map or anything on day one. Just an acknowledgement that this club is one of the biggest in England, if not Europe.

“They can get the whole fanbase behind them pretty quickly – and get people excited again.”

Given the international attention – and continuing question marks over the ethics of the deal, piracy concerns and Saudi Arabia’s human rights records – there will be a focus on fans and the way any deal is received.

For many outlets the NUST will be the go-to organisation for many looking in on the deal for an introduction to Newcastle supporter feeling.

A survey commissioned by the NUST announced 97% were backing it, which will be reflected in the organisation’s attitude to talks with