Having had to wait 27 games and 1156 minutes for his first league goal, two in 90 minutes may have been the reason for Sam Austin's infectious smile as he returned to the touchline following the full-time whistle.
The Magpies midfielder scored twice in his side's 4-0 win over Southend on Tuesday evening, adding to his four goals scored in cup competitions already this season.
But both of his finishes did not replicate a man yet to find the net in the league however, showing the desire to get on the end of John Bostock's teasing ball into the area, before firing an effort into the roof of the net seven minutes from time in front his adoring fans inside the Kop.
