The likes of Alexander Isak, Bruno Guimaraes, Anthony Gor- don and Sven Botman have the footballing world at their feet, and can inspire United to even greater achievements in the coming years.
But for some, the Carabao Cup success was the culmination of a battle against the odds which perhaps seemed unachievable in certain dark moments on Tyneside.
Many in this squad could never have imagined such joy in a black and white shirt - and so the celebrations are even sweeter. Everyone has their own story of success, but these are extra special.
JOELINTON
Is there anyone who embodies just how far Newcastle United have come under Eddie Howe than the Brazilian? His £40m move from Hoffenheim was becoming a disaster the club didn’t know how to deal with, as it became quickly clear he wasn’t - and indeed never had been - the No 9 they wanted.
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One criticism that was never thrown his way was a lack of effort. Newcastle fans can see when someone is putting the hard yards in, which was why he was never castigated despite a lack of goals.
However, what happened next surprised us all. Forced into a tactical switch after Ciaran Clark was sent off in a relegation scrap with Norwich City, Joelinton was moved into a central midfield role - and never looked back.
Fast forward three years and he's bossing the Liverpool midfield in a Wembley final before heading off to join the Brazil squad with teammate Bruno Guimaraes. Just imagine someone telling you that in 2019. No one deserves it more.
SANDRO TONALI
From the darkness has come light. The months spent training, training but never playing must have felt like an eternity for Sandro Tonali. The Italian midfielder owned up to his mistakes, took his gambling punishment and for 10 long months was a frustrated observer from the sidelines.
It’s no surprise he has taken his chance of redemption with both hands. United’s season was drifting early on before the former AC Milan star was moved into a central role and everything changed.
Having Tonali in the side means Newcastle can be even braver pushing forward, with the classy No 8 rarely caught out of position.
Howe frequently namechecked Tonali last season, giving him credit for the role he was playing behind the scenes. You feel this is just the start, but what a class act.
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JACOB MURPHY
Nobody celebrated quite like Jacob Murphy at Wembley, and after eight years at the club, who can blame him? Another who has been offered a new lease of life under Howe, the popular winger has had to be patient. After all, it was only two years ago that Miguel Almiron was starring in that role as United qualified for the Champions League.
But Murphy has never given up. Not even when he was twice loaned out as it looked as though his United career could be over without ever sparking into life.
It was a dream come true for the boyhood Newcastle fan when he joined from Norwich City i...
But for some, the Carabao Cup success was the culmination of a battle against the odds which perhaps seemed unachievable in certain dark moments on Tyneside.
Many in this squad could never have imagined such joy in a black and white shirt - and so the celebrations are even sweeter. Everyone has their own story of success, but these are extra special.
JOELINTON
Is there anyone who embodies just how far Newcastle United have come under Eddie Howe than the Brazilian? His £40m move from Hoffenheim was becoming a disaster the club didn’t know how to deal with, as it became quickly clear he wasn’t - and indeed never had been - the No 9 they wanted.
image [https://cdn.magzter.com/1583741328/1742367054/articles/xrqhNcB1giefKiUteLsys/6446121162.jpg]
One criticism that was never thrown his way was a lack of effort. Newcastle fans can see when someone is putting the hard yards in, which was why he was never castigated despite a lack of goals.
However, what happened next surprised us all. Forced into a tactical switch after Ciaran Clark was sent off in a relegation scrap with Norwich City, Joelinton was moved into a central midfield role - and never looked back.
Fast forward three years and he's bossing the Liverpool midfield in a Wembley final before heading off to join the Brazil squad with teammate Bruno Guimaraes. Just imagine someone telling you that in 2019. No one deserves it more.
SANDRO TONALI
From the darkness has come light. The months spent training, training but never playing must have felt like an eternity for Sandro Tonali. The Italian midfielder owned up to his mistakes, took his gambling punishment and for 10 long months was a frustrated observer from the sidelines.
It’s no surprise he has taken his chance of redemption with both hands. United’s season was drifting early on before the former AC Milan star was moved into a central role and everything changed.
Having Tonali in the side means Newcastle can be even braver pushing forward, with the classy No 8 rarely caught out of position.
Howe frequently namechecked Tonali last season, giving him credit for the role he was playing behind the scenes. You feel this is just the start, but what a class act.
image [https://cdn.magzter.com/1583741328/1742367054/articles/xrqhNcB1giefKiUteLsys/8612841171.jpg]
JACOB MURPHY
Nobody celebrated quite like Jacob Murphy at Wembley, and after eight years at the club, who can blame him? Another who has been offered a new lease of life under Howe, the popular winger has had to be patient. After all, it was only two years ago that Miguel Almiron was starring in that role as United qualified for the Champions League.
But Murphy has never given up. Not even when he was twice loaned out as it looked as though his United career could be over without ever sparking into life.
It was a dream come true for the boyhood Newcastle fan when he joined from Norwich City i...
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