Footage of our celebrations after the final game of the season has emerged showing Eddie Howe giving a rare emotional reaction to the crowd while Saint-Maximin showed his appreciation for the away support.
The boss has quite often been a calm and level-headed presence both on and off the pitch, but even he joined in with the celebrations as one of the most incredible seasons in recent memory drew to a close.
It was also great to see Allan Saint-Maximin back to his best terrorising defenders and showing his love for the supporters, with the winger beating his chest in front of the travelling Toon Army after the game.
Watch the post-match footage here, showing two angles of Howe’s roar to fans and Saint-Maximin’s moment with the away end:
There have been rumours that ASM could be departing in the summer – a few heartfelt tweets have left supporters wondering – but his connection with the fans and desire to succeed at this club makes those suggestions hard to believe; especially now we’re in the Champions League.
Hopefully, the Frenchman can prove his worth in Europe’s biggest competition next season, but if it’s not meant to be, his incredible form during one of the darkest eras at Newcastle will never be forgotten.
