Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi were absent from Newcastle United’s match against Crystal Palace on Saturday but are now getting ready to return to Tyneside in preparation for Wednesday’s Champions League showdown.
The Magpies are all set to take on Borussia Dortmund at St James’ Park in the Champions League as they continue their impressive start in the competition. Despite being in the so-called “group of death,” Newcastle leads the way with four points after two games.
Although Dortmund is expected to pose a tough challenge, Newcastle had a perfect warm-up for the game, securing a convincing 4-0 victory over Palace during the weekend. Eddie Howe’s team displayed dominance and climbed to the sixth position in the Premier League.
The next big event is the Champions League match, and club owner Amanda Staveley has conveyed a message to the supporters before the Wednesday night fixture.
Amanda Staveley’s Message to Newcastle Fans:
Staveley and her husband, Mehrdad Ghodoussi, spent the weekend in Saudi Arabia, with Ghodoussi even seeking advice on social media about where to watch the match in Riyadh. Now, it appears that the duo is poised to return to Newcastle. Staveley expressed her anticipation on her official Instagram account:
“I’m really looking forward to coming back to Newcastle. I want to take this opportunity to thank all of our incredible fans for supporting both our men’s and women’s teams this season. I’m always humbled and forever grateful for the passion and appreciation you show towards our talented players. The love and respect you demonstrate for our entire NUFC community at every game have a significant impact on our results and make us formidable opponents. Thank you.”
Staveley has acknowledged the fans for their exceptional support this season and expects a similar level of enthusiasm on Wednesday night.
This will be the second Champions League game of the season at St James’ Park, and if the first one is any indication, it promises to be a special night. The match against PSG from a previous fixture still lives on in the memory of Toon fans, and for many, it remains the greatest Newcastle game they have ever witnessed.
In terms of the atmosphere, the standard has been set, and the players deserve more of the same when they face Borussia Dortmund. Dortmund midfielder Julian Brandt has already mentioned his expectation of a raucous atmosphere, and hopefully, he won’t be disappointed.
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