We’re keen to look ahead to next season as much as you are, but before that, it’s only right we reflect on the campaign that was.
It was one full of highs, though mostly lows, as some memorable results in both the Premier League and Champions League were cancelled out by a humbling in Barcelona and a 12th-place finish in the league.
The Magpies were rocked by Alexander Isak’s departure last summer and despite spending around £250million to improve the squad, fell out of Europe once again.
Some big new signings struggled to make an impact, while existing players failed to reach the levels of previous seasons.
Our writer Jordan Cronin dished out his Newcastle United player ratings after every home and away match - and here’s how he has graded every one of them for the season:
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1. Nick Pope - 5
Pope was a transformational signing for Newcastle when he first arrived in 2022 but the time has come for him to be replaced as No.1. A campaign littered with errors, most of which were costly, while sparking fear into supporters every time he had the ball at his feet. | Getty Images
2. Kieran Trippier - 6.5
At 35, it’s clear Trippier isn’t at the level he used to be but few can question his professionalism, leadership and desire to give it his all. Newcastle’s squad will be worse for not having him in it. | Getty Images
3. Lewis Hall - 8
Without doubt in the top four of Newcastle’s best players this season. That performance against Lamine Yamal at St James’ Park is as good a performance as you’ll ever see from a left-back. It’s an absolute travesty he isn’t going to the World Cup. | Getty Images
4. Sven Botman - 5.5
There have been flashes, but the Dutchman still doesn’t quite look like the Rolls-Royce Newcastle signed four years ago. While he’s often read the game well, there are too many times he’s been bullied by an opposition striker. | Getty Images