Joelinton's team-mates had long since walked off the pitch and thrown their shirts into the away end following Newcastle United's 3-0 win at Norwich City, but the Brazilian was in no rush to follow them. With Eddie Howe waiting at the mouth of the tunnel, the club's record signing savoured every moment as 2,600 Geordies sang his name after he scored two goals at Carrow Road.
By the time Joelinton was finally reunited with his team-mates, the 25-year-old entered the dressing room to loud cheers. That acceptance from both the fans and his peers is all Joelinton has ever wanted after a difficult start to his Newcastle career, and the number seven has long since found it.
It felt like another significant afternoon for both Joelinton and, indeed, Newcastle, too, as Howe's side moved up to ninth place in the table following a run of 10 wins in their last 14 games. For perhaps the first time since Howe took charge, the shackles came off a little as Newcastle supporters chanted: 'Geordie boys - take the p---!' and greeted completed passes with shouts of 'olé!' in the second half.
