You get in the stadium and now it's electric. "Fans went out of loyalty before that and there was always the idea that they were weren't going to be entertained. "I'm experiencing it now as a fan so I can understand the buzz around the city before the game kicks off, everyone is really positive, seeming happy compared to what it was like previously. "The last few months have been back to the days of the 90's," Lee Clark told Chronicle Live. For former Newcastle United stars who experienced the heyday of the 1990s, the last 12 months have brought memories of the glory days flooding back. Much has been made of the change in atmosphere, with Wor Flags playing an integral part in improving a matchday experience at St James' Park. While there is the sadness of goodbyes, there is also huge excitement at the next chapter in the club's history. "When I joined, we were in the Championship and I'm leaving and we've had five years in the Premier League and we're established. So if that means we contribute in a six-year manner or a two-year manner, and I'm speaking for myself here, I'm just happy to contribute in any way I can to move the club forward. "The most important thing is the club and its progression. That's all the players want you want to get better players in that can help you and help to progress the club. "They're going to be spending money and obviously bringing in high quality players. "As I and some of the lads discussed before the season ended, the club is going in a new direction," Hayden told Chronicle Live. A loan move to Norwich City emerged and Hayden wasted no time accepting, admitting he felt it was the right time to wish the Magpies on their way. A heroic figure on Tyneside, the midfielder's exit was felt deeply despite not coming as too much of a surprise. Isaac Hayden was one of those squad members who made way in the summer as Newcastle trimmed their bloated first-team to make way for new arrivals. READ MORE: Eddie Howe's brilliant response on Newcastle future after making 'resigned' Unai Emery admission A raft of senior and junior staff have been moved on, with Eddie Howe also saying painful farewells to players who soldiered on during the worst moments of the Mike Ashley era. Of course, the ushering in of a new era meant saying goodbye to much-loved veterans of the football club. The whirlwind 12 months that followed doesn't need to be explained in too much detail given the plethora of coverage but to sum it up there has been managerial changes, shrewd boardroom appointments, a tidal wave of problems solved, major investment in almost every single area of the club and subsequent success on the pitch. When that eagerly-awaited Premier League statement dropped one year ago today all that angst and uncertainty turned to sheer jubilation as fans flocked to St James' Park to celebrate an unprecedented moment in their football club's history. Getting that goal just puts all that to bed, everybody can stop typing away or talking about it and we can see a kid learning his trade and getting better and better as the season goes on.After years of false dawns and empty promises, there was a blend of apprehension and excitement lingering in the air when Newcastle United fans were informed the £305m takeover was back on the table last October. "However, I knew that if we didn't win then people would be talking about Liam not starting, Liam not scoring. He just needs a breather from time to time. I think he's played virtually every minute of every game since I've been here. He's a young boy, 19, and he's played loads of games. Neil said: "If I had written a script before the game about how I would have liked it to go. "I'm really, really pleased to get that first building block hopefully and it's about improving and improving as we go on."ĭelap started the game on the bench but came on to secure his first goal for the club, celebrating with sheer joy etched on his face. "When it's going like that, it's combined and everyone is working to get the result it's a great feeling. They got behind us and it makes you a real force. As I said yesterday, if you go on the pitch and the effort's there, the endeavour's there, the tackles are there, everyone can see how much it means for players then fans will respond. Neil said: "I thought the fans were great. Liam Delap secured the points with a third in the closing stages. The contrast could hardly have been greater to last time out at HQ and a heavy defeat to Watford that sparked a mass walk out before full-time.īen Wilmot got the ball rolling with an early goal and Phil Jagielka made it 2-1 just before half-time. Alex Neil toasted the atmosphere that came with the performance and result as he secured his first home win in charge of Stoke City, beating table toppers Sheffield United 3-1.
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