Of course, it is impossible to completely escape a city’s feelings and expectations — especially when the club’s all-time leading scorer, Alan Shearer, texts the club captain, Bruno Guimaraes, on the eve of the game. But his message was not one spewing emotion, but a clinical instruction: “Bring that trophy back.”

Amidst the jubilant chaos of Newcastle's historic victory, one fan's day took an unforgettable turn, blending football glory with a life-changing moment.