Alexander Isak was beaming, as were all the players. The Swede took centre stage at times, winding Bruno Guimaraes up to make his infamous sweary outburst on stage. All seemed perfect. A team full of superstars, united on and off the pitch. Champions League qualification was to be secured too in a dream season.

Their star striker wants a transfer. Not for the first time in living memory, Newcastle the club is holding back Newcastle the team