Tag: Mehrdad Ghodoussi

Staveley backs Isak to come good at Liverpool and welcomes PSR scrutiny

Alexander Isak (Liverpool)
November 2025

Amanda Staveley said she and Mehrdad Ghodoussi still love Alexander Isak despite the way he forced a record transfer from Newcastle to Liverpool, backing him to recover sharpness after a disrupted pre season and slow start that has produced just one Carabao Cup goal so far. She praised Newcastle’s current attack, said Profit and Sustainability Rules are helpful for fair competition and claimed the club navigated them well, insisting Newcastle can still progress in the Premier League and Champions League while Liverpool enjoy an outstanding forward once Isak’s fitness and rhythm fully return.

Staveley Brought to Tears by Fan Tribute

Amanda Staveley
September 2025

Former Newcastle director Amanda Staveley was moved to tears when she heard a heartfelt fan message thanking her for reconnecting the Magpies with their soul. The businesswoman played a pivotal role in bringing Saudi Arabia’s PIF to Tyneside in 2021. Speaking on the High Performance Podcast, Staveley listened as a supporter praised her warmth and commitment in making Newcastle feel like a community again. Though she sold her stake last year, her emotional attachment remains strong, with fans crediting her for restoring trust and pride.

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