It is still remarkable to think now that Liverpool were on the verge of administration when Fenway Sports Group took over in 2010. It hasn't all been plain sailing. As recently as this year, CEO Billy Hogan wrote to fans over ticket price increases.
Newcastle's summer signing Sean Steur played 90 minutes in Saturday's 1-1 draw at Gateshead. Luke Supyk put the National League side ahead in the first-half and it was Ben Williams' own goal that pulled Eddie Howe's men level in the second. In what was the Magpies first fan-facing friendly of the summer, Howe made lots of changes and Fabian Schar was back in action for the first time since he suffered an ankle injury in January.
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