Newcastle United co-owner issues statement as Eddie Howe meets PIF officials
Jamie Reuben has reassured Newcastle United supporters that the club’s owners remain committed in the aftermath of a disappointing transfer window.
The Magpies failed to make a major signing in the summer months after failing to land Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi. Rather than sign an alternative, United decided to save the cash and reassess in the January.
It created an air of frustration heading into Sunday’s Premier League game with Tottenham Hotspur but Eddie Howe’s side lifted the mood on Tyneside with a 2-1 victory.
Dan Burn’s own goal in the 56th minute cancelled out Harvey Barnes’ first-half opener before Alexander Isak netted a winner inside the remaining quarter of an hour. It extended United’s unbeaten start to the campaign as they head into the international break fifth in the table.
Taking to social media after the game, Reuben praised the result and reaffirmed his and the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia’s commitment to Newcastle United.
Reuben wrote: “So proud of that result today - we have a brilliant manager, group of players and together with management -ownership is committed to delivering the highest levels of football at @nufc for our supporters who give up so much of their time and money to support this great football club, there will always be bumps along that road but we are one #United Team in our pursuit of that ambition.”
A PIF contingent of Yasir Al Rumayyan, Asma Rezeeq and Jacobo Solis were in attendance for the Spurs win. They were spotted heading to the dressing room at full-time and Howe admitted he was hoping to catch up with them.