Rise of the Magpies
Newcastle United's Renaissance
(Author) Abi SmithRise of the Magpies charts the ascent of Newcastle United over the past two decades, paying particular attention to the 2022/23 season, which saw Toon fans celebrate a Champions League placement for the first time since 2003. What a season it was. Now all the years of cheering, crying, jeering; the heartache and the hope - that cruel and bitter emotion that clung to Toon comrades young and old - has been rewarded. This book takes us back to the moment the Saudi-backed consortium, which bought Newcastle in late 2021, brought anticipation about the club's future. Few of those black-and-white supporters expected a team in a relegation battle at the time of the takeover to be contenders for Champions League qualification. This is a story of a club that has been transformed, a club that is much more than money: it's a club that has never lost sight of Geordie glory. It's time for the Magpies to soar again.
Abi Smith
Abi Smith is a renowned British author known for her novel "What They Knew". Her writing style combines intricate plots with rich character development, captivating readers with her masterful storytelling. Smith's work explores complex themes such as family dynamics and the impact of secrets, making her a standout voice in contemporary literature.