Absolutely incredible what Eddie Howe has been able to do on Tyneside. From a purely football perspective, the turnaround has been incredible. I dreaded watching matches for years. I am now excited on match days for the first time in ages.

Howe has figured out how to ignite players that months before were not very good. Joelinton, Krafth, Shelvey, Willock, Fraser, Murphy, etc. were not very good. They are all key members of the squad now and Joelinton is world class in his new role.

The new signings are great too. Ashley spent 14 years not spending any money or investing in the club. The money spent over the Winter break barely put a dent in the funds available to the team under FFP. Most of them, except for Bruno, are not huge names but they fit the club perfectly. I can't wait for Trippier to get back and for Wilson to get involved as well.

For the first time in over a decade, I have real hope for the future.