Newcastle have 40 points & are odds on for a top-half finish. Incredible, especially considering they had 11 points at the halfway stage. SJP is suddenly a fortress. Last side to win there... Cambridge. In hindsight, that loss was an unlikely yet pretty pivotal wake up call.
The win away at Leeds, just before the international break, was equally as crucial. And the whole turnaround is even more impressive considering it's been done without Wilson and (for most it) Trippier.
There's real momentum about #NUFC. Was the same for #LCFC after the 'Great Escape'. & we all know what happened the season after! Not saying Newcastle will repeat that fairytale-feat (5000-1 chance 😉). But when considering next window, it's important to remember a core is there.
I can see Newcastle adding 2-3 names, including securing Targett on a permanent deal. Núñez or Toney would be excellent additions. But Trippier, Burn, Targett, Joelinton, Bruno, ASM and Wilson (despite being 30) will all feature heavily if fit. Howe is in an excellent position.
Also think some don't realise the advantage of home support in #NUFC. Fanbase (which is unique) was 'quietened' & pessimistic for so long under Ashley that there wasn't a consistent benefit playing at SJP. Away teams used it to their advantage. That's clearly changing now.
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