Newcastle new owners delight as Toon score just TWO-MINUTES into reign… before it turns sour quickly against Tottenham

THEY could not have asked for a better start to their reign on Tyneside.

Newcastle’s new owners went into a frenzy as their side took the lead after just two minutes against Tottenham.

But the jubilation proved to be short-lived after Tottenham got over that early goal to win 3-2 at St James' Park.

Tanguy Ndombele equalised before the first-half was over Harry Kane and strike partner Son Heung-min would put Spurs out of sight.

The game was overshadowed by a fan being taken ill in the stands - although the club later confirmed they had been stabilised and taken to hospital.

Jonjo Shelvey was shown a red card and although an Eric Dier own goal gave the Toon late hope, Spurs held on for a win to heap more pressure on Steve Bruce.

Callum Wilson had given the hosts an early lead when he headed home inside two minutes.

That sparked wild celebrations among the Toon Army with new owners Amanda Staveley and husband Mehrdad Ghodoussi only too happy to join in.

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Staveley and Ghodoussi were in the stands following the £300million Saudi-led takeover on Tyneside.

Staveley was a key figure in the purchase from former owner Mike Ashley.

Both she and the billionaire Reuben brothers took a 10 per cent stake in the club with the Saudi Public Investment Fund taking an 80 per cent share.

Joining her at St James' Park were celebrity fans Ant and Dec, who threw their arms aloft when Wilson’s header hit the back of the net.

New Saudi chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan was also in the stands as the new regime were greeted by fans before kick-off.

Boss Steve Bruce was still at the helm for the first game of the new moneyed era, making it 1,000 as a manager.

But after making it eight matches without a win, and under ambitious new ownership, it remains to be seen how much longer he will last.