Eddie Howe said:

"It was a brilliant anniversary; the atmosphere was incredible. We’ve got a lot to prove, but, yes, the intention, the challenge, is to be as entertaining as them (Kevin Keegan and Sir Bobby Robson's NUFC sides).

"Today was a tough game. Brentford make it very difficult for you. We had a bit of a slow start but the first goal changed everything from our perspective.

"If you look where the goals came from today our intensity and pressing, we forced them into errors and we got rewarded for that. Overall a great day for us.

"I think the complexion has changed off the back of the last two results. We were well aware that those draws we got earlier in the season were going to be judged on what we did after, not necessarily at the time. They’re good points if you then go and win, but they’re disappointing points if you don’t.

"Thankfully, we’ve gone back to back and won the games we needed to. Now, we enter a really tough three-game week, and we’re well aware that those games are difficult.

"We’ll enjoy tonight, and enjoy the feeling of how well the team has done, but then quickly focus on what’s ahead."

On Almiron:

"It is all about building consistency to his game but he has performed brilliantly off the ball and now he is adding goals to that."

On Trippier, ASM and Joelinton:

"He just had a bit of fatigue I think today. He’s come back from England duty where he didn’t play, and that two weeks can sometimes just knock a player’s normal routine and schedule.

"Touch wood, there’s no injury with him, but we’re just trying to look after him really and get him through these games.

"I was able to protect a couple of players. Maxi is only just back training with us, and entering the first stages of his recovery, so we didn’t have to start him.

"Joelinton, we were able to give another week to his knee, to recover. They were huge positives because entering a three-game week, we’re going to need the whole squad.”

On Bruno:

"I find it difficult with that number (his £36m transfer fee), but I would say that he’s a bargain in today’s current climate. He’s absolutely a bargain because he’s had a huge effect on the team and the club.

"In today’s market, that is a relatively modest sum, which I can’t really believe I’m saying. But it is.

"No disrespect to anyone I’ve played with, but they can’t compare to Bruno, maybe bar Jermain Defoe, who was incredible in his early days. But there’d be no one else like him.

"In terms of coaching, I’ve coached some really good individuals, but he would be right up there. He’s an incredible talent and an incredible person. We love him to bits, and we’re enjoying watching him, coaching him and playing a part in his development.

"It’s an amazing thing for us to have him, it’s not just the player, it’s the person as well. I can’t say how good a person he is, he’s a pleasure to coach and be around.

"He’s a really positive person, an energiser, and someone I love to coach and be with. I think everyone here connected with the club – me, the players, the supporters – absolutely love him.

"I said to him to run himself out, and then once he was done, let me know. I think the beauty of Bruno is that he won’t let the team down – when he gets to the point where he’s finished and done, he’s obviously building up his fitness levels after his injury, then he takes responsibility and lets me know. I was able to withdraw him.”

Club Chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan wrote an open letter to supporters:

To all the fans of Newcastle United Football Club,

Thank you for your incredible support. I am very conscious of the contributions that you all make – on and off the field. Football clubs are driven by their fans. And this Club’s fans are more passionate and more committed than any others. I have seen for myself on many occasions how Newcastle fans have lifted our team.

As we mark the first anniversary of our takeover of the Club, it seemed appropriate to take the time to say thank you – on behalf of the Newcastle Board.

The first game after the takeover will live long in my memory. The feeling of pride at holding the black and white scarf as I entered the stadium. The collective roar of 52,000 of you and the unrivalled, electric atmosphere of St. James’ Park on match-day. I will never forget the warmth of your welcome to my fellow board members and me on that October day.

A year ago, we set out some principles in an open letter that framed our thinking as custodians of the Club. We told you that we wanted to build, over time, a consistently successful team. And we told you that we were focused on long-term success.

There is still a long way to go, but each season is a building block towards our objective – to challenge for trophies both domestically and in Europe. The Club we are building is made up of people who understand our long-term vision, and who understand the patience and persistence that it will take to achieve those goals.

Those values are reflected in the players that we bring to the Club. Bringing the women’s team into direct ownership of the Club is a part of that plan. Progress won’t always be smooth – but we will always forge ahead. You can rest assured that we are all working very hard to drive the Club forward.

The support of our fans and the Newcastle community is an incredible motivation for us. It will never be taken for granted.

Yours, Yasir Al-Rumayyan