It has been a momentous year for supporters of Newcastle United as the departure of former owner Mike Ashley has heralded a return of ambition and drive to St James Park.
For the first time since the days of Kevin Keegan and Sir Bobby Robson, the St James Park faithful are dreaming of what could lie ahead under new ownership.
They were made to wait for it too!
For over two years, the PIF-led consortium were left frustrated by red tape and legal challenges before the deal was unexpectedly passed by the Premier League in October last year.
Now backed by one of the world’s most wealthy investment funds, and with the leadership of Amanda Staveley, Mehrdad Ghodoussi and Jamie Reuben, Newcastle look set for a return to the days when anything seemed possible and European football was a regular fixture on Tyneside.
Despite the lucrative takeover, the Magpies are still looking from the outside when it comes to the Deloitte Football Money League, with their £170.1m income leaving them in 28th place in the rankings.
That income is dwarfed by Premier League rivals Leeds United, Everton, Arsenal, Spurs, Chelsea, Manchester City, Manchester United and Liverpool - and will show the new owners just how far they have to go behind the scenes.
Newcastle World takes a look at how the Magpies have performed over the last 25 years of the Deloitte Football Money League.
17. 2013/14 - 19th
Alan Pardew’s final full season at St James Park ended with a tenth placed finish - but United did return to the Money League top 20 for the first time since 2008. Photo: Jan Kruger
18. 2014/15 - 17th
Pardew left for Crystal Palace in mid-season and John Carver took interim charge. The Magpies narrowly avoided relegation on the final day of the season and also moved up two places to 17th in the Money League. Photo: IAN MACNICOL
19. 2015/16 - Outside of the Top 20
Another disaster and another relegation as the questionable appointment of Steve McClaren failed to pay off and his successor Rafa Benitez failed to keep the Magpies in the Premier League. Unsurprisingly, they slipped out of the Money League top 20. Photo: LINDSEY PARNABY
20. 2016/17 - Outside of the top 20
Rafa Benitez surprisingly remained on Tyneside and guided the Magpies back to the Premier League at the first attempt - but a heavy outlay on players left the club outside of the Money League top 20 again. Photo: Midlands