As part of our weekend long read series, lifelong Newcastle United fan Olly Scholes explains what it feels like to fall back in love with your club again, and how fans might one day look back on the second half of the 2021-22 season as one of the most special in the history of the club.
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Olly Scholes: I had no words after Monday night’s game, so I said relatively little on social media. I still feel like I can’t do it justice, but let me try. You see sometimes there are no words that can summarise the emotion or significance of an occasion adequately.
There is nothing quite like watching Newcastle United under the lights at the best of times, however Monday night hit differently, probably to any game I’ve ever attended in 35 years of supporting the club. I’ve been lucky enough to have had a season ticket since I was very young and have witnessed some incredible nights over the years, both at St. James’ Park and away from home.
Games that stick in mind include the 5-0 destruction of Manchester United, that special European night v Barcelona and the late drama in Rotterdam. I’ve seen my club on the brink of obliteration and I've witnessed the bright lights of the Champions League. Monday night however, probably topped the lot.
