Allan Saint-Maximin stretched out his arms, walked towards the Gallowgate End and sang along as 'Hey Jude' played over the public address system at full-time. This felt like more than a win for Newcastle United against Everton. It was so much more than just three points.
Not only had Newcastle moved out of the relegation zone for the first time since October following a 3-1 triumph at St James' Park; the Magpies had claimed back-to-back victories for the first time this season and, also, come from behind to win a game for the first time in 2021-22.
Was it any wonder that part-owner Mehrdad Ghodoussi was 'still smiling' an hour after full-time after watching the game from the directors' box with Amanda Staveley, Jamie Reuben and a certain Gareth Southgate?
