Wor Mandy: Building a Dream
“The fans brought us into the deal. It was always about them. We fell in love with the club, we fell in love with the fans. That was an immediate thing, and it will never change. It was kind of like love at first sight.”
Amanda Staveley’s whirlwind year reached its emotional peak as she watched Newcastle United finally lift silverware after a 70-year wait.
Though she and her husband Mehrdad Ghodoussi stepped away from the club last summer, they were front and centre at Wembley, soaking in the Carabao Cup triumph with fans and family.
In an in-depth conversation with Colin Young, “Wor Mandy” candidly reflects on the rollercoaster takeover journey, the relentless travel and tough decisions behind the scenes, as well as her lasting affection for the club she has helped transform.
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