Goalkeeper socks as worn in the season when a Saudi Arabian-backed takeover of Newcastle United changed the mood around the club and fueled a wide range of transfer rumours surrounding the arrival of a new set of billionaire owners in English football. The new owners splashed £83m during their first transfer window to acquire Kieran Trippier, Chris Wood, Bruno Guimarães and Dan Burn, as well as making a managerial change as Steve Bruce was replaced by Eddie Howe. A re-energised Toon squad registered 12 wins in the New Year after winning just once in the first half of the campaign, and ultimately finished in a lofty 11th place