Despite the anti-climax of the show, it ended a superb season for Newcastle and its inspiring manager Howe.

As Howe became the unwilling seller of clubs’ unwilling sellers who violated profit and sustainability rules, the beginning of their campaign was overshadowed by the cover-up of financial uncertainty. It ends with glory, with the UEFA Champions League flooding estimated.

The concept of Newcastle winning silverware and Champions League qualification seems to be a distant prospect in those difficult times.

Considering England striker Anthony Gordon's transfer to Liverpool, despite concerns about the £100 million buyout clause of Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes may also be activated.

There was no offer from Anfield's Liverpool fan Gordon, nor to Guimaraes, so talented young duo Yankuba Minteh and Elliott Anderson were sacrificed to Brighton and Nottingham Forest respectively.

To frustrate Howe, the summer pursuit of Marc Guehi of Crystal Palace also failed, and no agreement was reached, and England's defender remained at Selhurst Park.

However, Howe, however, had greatly controlled the instability, recovering from the start of indifference, giving his side a long-awaited trophy and then further altering the club's landscape by bringing them back to the Champions League.

It's an amazing management team that clears any cloud of uncertainty that is still lingering in St James Park.

When Howe talks about the transfer business this summer, he sounds like he wants to push Newcastle forward in a big way.

"Yes, it's going to be a big transfer window," he said. "It's hard to say on the numbers, but I do think it's a window where we have to be active, and I'm sure we'll do that."

“The power of the Champions League and the appeal of the Champions League are huge and we can’t get rid of that and it will bring excitement to the people here.

“Of course, this is a selling point for us, and it’s an opportunity for us to sell our dreams to future players who might be considering coming to us.

Newcastle's determination - never wavered in their defense - to keep excellent forward Alexander Isak, who can take the test if they fail to finish in the top five. Now the Swedes have the stage he longs for, his abilities deserve. Talk about the new contract will replace any speculation about the departure.

This will work for the coveted, influential midfield duo and Sandro Tonali.

Jacob Murphy, 30, finally achieved the potential of Howe with eight goals and 12 assists in 30 Premier League games, while Isak inevitably was the spearhead of 23 goals and added six assists in 34 league appearances.

At the heart of all this is Howe, whose legendary status on Tyneside is solidified by this milestone and memorable battle.

He believes Newcastle will remain in a better shape during the 2023-24 Champions League campaign, when they defeated French champions Paris St-Germain 4-1 but failed to reach the knockout stage.

Howe admits: “The experience we got there for the first time will help us endlessly.”

"We feel like we're growing up in the game, so I think we're stronger. I think we're better prepared for future competition, both physically and mentally."

Newcastle has held a large parade and party to achieve the success of the Calaba Cup. Sunday’s celebrations may not reach these heights, but the significance of what the accomplishments achieved, although their season ends in failure, cannot be underestimated.