The Athletic's Newcastle podcast team are back to full strength after a week dodging each other on Bamburgh beach. Taylor Payne hosts a review of a splendid seven days with Chris Waugh and George Caulkin.

Allan St Maximin was the key figure again as the Toon tamed high-flying West Ham, even if the visitors did play a significant role in their own downfall.

And, after the European Super League bombshell dropped, we look at the ramifications for Newcastle's ongoing takeover drama and the role of fans in our club and beyond.

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