Pod On The Tyne: an independent NUFC podcast

We all love a stadium update; twice a year there's some sort of contractual shenanigans with ten square feet of concrete being transferred from one shell company to another. Is it any different this time?
The long answer is, we don't know, but there is a long (albeit not overly complicated) explanation of why the purchase of a large portion of Leazes Terrace and rumours of external investment may be a little more interesting(asterix) than usual.
On the football front, we will end the Premier League season with a game at Fulham (as always). Sadly, Europe isn't on the cards, but there may be one or two intriguing sideshows with Anthony Gordon and Fabian Schar said to be heading for pastures new.
(asterix)opinions will vary

It's the last home game of the season and relegation contenders West Ham serve as the opposition in a game with very little riding on it for Newcastle.
Hopes of European qualification are real, but miniscule, and with Kieran Trippier and Emil Krafth departing the club this was a chance to say thanks to them before looking to the future.

Eddie Howe's starting team at Nottingham Forest featured the return of Nick Woltemade in a no. 10-ish role and Lewis Hall at right-back. Has the head coach decided to try out a few ideas and, if so, how much can we read into them?
Dan Burn has been talking to George about a new venture in Newcastle's public parks; we get the lowdown on that with an extended interview available to Extra Tyne subscribers later this week (find out more at podonthetyne.supportingcast.fm).
Two more local heroes to acknowledge as well. Congratulations and a hearty salute to Charlotte Potts as she retires from football, plus news of a job-change for Shola Ameobi.

When the season officially comes to a close, it will be a blessed relief. Newcastle's ability to throw away winning positions means they are never safe and it's exhausting.
This time it was Elliot Anderson who arrived late and forced the ball home with the sort of drive and belief that is testament to his qualities and highlights the frailties of his former team.

It's been 84 years, but Newcastle United finally won a game in the Premier League. Previously in-form Brighton were seen off by Eddie Howe's 'trusted' lieutenants with Bruno bringing back his much-missed drive and passion.
It won't mean much, though, if we just go on to lose the remaining three league games so how can Eddie Howe and his squad build on that result?
Will Will Osula start up front again? He's found added self-confidence (if that's possible) since his Man Utd winner and plays the right way for this team. Maybe Forest's European exploits on Thursday night will prove crucial?