Newcastle news: Opinion -Fan scorecard on 2024-25

Season rating: This season has to be a 9/10. Winning a domestic trophy after 70 years and qualifying once again for the Champions League has surely made this one of the best seasons in living memory.

Happy with your manager? I’m really happy with Eddie Howe and how he has managed this season. December was worrying after a poor performance against Brentford at their place but, Howe being Howe, it was meticulously analysed. He changed our system, unlocked Sandro Tonali, and fixed it. He was in hospital this season with pneumonia, and got back to the touchline as soon as he could (possibly too soon?!) to guide the team and finish the season strong. He’s already a club legend.

Unsung hero: I will also take this opportunity to sing Jacob Murphy’s praises. Murphy is a frustrating player to watch at times but you cannot deny his stats this season. Ignoring the final game of the season (for many reasons – not just him), his contribution has been amazing. Eight goals in the league and 12 assists. We would not have got Champions League football without him – and he clearly is loved by the rest of the squad.

Player you would most like to sign: We need to strengthen significantly this summer. We have been linked with Bryan Mbeumo for a while now, which would be a great signing. He’s dynamic, can play on the right wing or through the middle, particularly important if we are losing Callum Wilson this summer. We need exciting forward options for the Champions League, and with 20 league goals and seven assists this season, Mbeumo fits that profile perfectly. He’s also only 25. Ideal.

Right now, my overriding emotion from the season is: Happiness. It was not easy, or pretty, but we did what we needed to do. And Manchester United helped us out for once too, which was nice. I’m so excited for next season. Champions League football at St James Park once again. Buzzing.

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