Bare-chested supporters twirled shirts and scarves. 'Who's that team you call United?' was repeatedly chanted. A crutch was even raised aloft in the away end like it was a trophy. This was more than just three points for Newcastle United at Elland Road and the players knew it as they saluted the travelling support following the 1-0 win against Leeds United.
A handful of these players stormed down the tunnel after a humiliating FA Cup defeat against Cambridge United just two weeks previously; now, these same individuals were rightly basking in the glow of a rare victory.
Even part-owner Mehrdad Ghodoussi, who watched the game with Amanda Staveley in the directors' box, admitted he felt 'emotional' at full-time.
