Champions League qualification, a day out at Wembley and, perhaps best of all, the return of an intimidating atmosphere that’s fitting of the history of St. James’ Park. It’s been a long time since Newcastle United enjoyed a season quite as memorable as this one.
Even in the midst of optimism brought by the takeover in 2021 and the Eddie Howe-led revolution that followed last season, few could have predicted the Magpies would have enjoyed such superb results on the pitch.
No club lost fewer games than Newcastle’s five in the Premier League season, and it’s testament to the effort Howe’s men have put in that the club’s Player of the Year award could be handed out to any one of this season’s regulars.
