A dismal defeat away to Wolves turned into cans outside St. James' Park. If a week ever summed up the black and white polarisation of Newcastle United it was the first one in October 2021.
So much has happened since Thursday 7 October that it's hard to believe it's only six months ago. Newcastle have sacked Steve Bruce, hired Eddie Howe, signed five players, played 24 games, gone out of the FA Cup but hauled themselves away from the drop zone.
The atmosphere in the city and in the stadium has been be re-ignited, optimism is abound and Newcastle fans are daring to dream again. It feels like a good start to the new era, but we want the fans view, and let's get specific.