Andy visits a rejuvenated St James’ Park for a special Friday night under the lights.

Mike Ashley’s departure at the end of last year lifted the dark clouds hanging over the city, but the new Saudi ownership has also prompted some difficult conversations. Andy speaks to Emil Franchi - who interviews supporters around the ground every week for Newcastle’s fan magazine, True Faith - about the new, conflicted optimism among the fanbase and dives into the city’s unique football culture.

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