It has clearly been a period of huge change for Elanga on and off the field.

As well as joining a new club, the 23-year-old recently became a father for the first time.

It was the proudest moment of his life.

"Bringing Blair into this world and raising her here, it's probably the best feeling ever," he said.

"She's a little Geordie who's going to be raised in Newcastle. She's going to have the accent as well, which is nice.

"I just can't wait for her to be walking around and touching the football, hearing her talk, having her integrate with other kids here in Newcastle. It's hard to describe. I wouldn't change that feeling for the world."

Blair's arrival has clearly given Elanga added perspective.

It has taken the Swede - like so many before him - a little while to adapt to the intensity, structure and detail of life under Eddie Howe.

Not least during a relentless fixture schedule, where there has been little time to physically train in recent months.

Following one or two groans from the terraces, it got to the point last...