The former Belgium coach was drafted in by Steve Bruce in January following the club’s rapid decline in results and made an instant impression with his first game in the dugout ending in a 2-0 win at Everton.
Via a change in formation and becoming most innovative from set pieces, supporters were quick to laud Jones’ work behind the scenes, as did England manager Gareth Southgate, who added the 51-year-old to his backroom staff for the Euro 2020 campaign.
But to put Jones’ impact at St James’s Park into points, we’ve worked out the Magpies’ position in the top-flight table – based only on results recorded since Jones stepped foot in the dugout:
1. Manchester City - 45 points
Jones was present as the Magpies narrowly lost 4-3 to the champions at St James’s Park. Record: P19 W15 D0 L4 GF47 GA19 GD28. Photo: Michael Regan
2. Chelsea - 37 points
Newcastle lost 2-0 at Stamford Bridge against an in-form Chelsea side following Thomas Tuchel's arrival. Record: P18 W11 D4 L3 GF25 GA13 GD12. Photo: SUSANA VERA
3. Manchester United - 34 points
Newcastle lost 3-1 at Old Trafford - Allan Saint-Maximin the scorer. Record: P18 W9 D7 L2 GF36 GA17 GD19. Photo: GARETH COPLEY
4. Leeds United - 33 points
Newcastle have not faced Leeds since Jones joined the club’s coaching staff. Record: P19 W10 D3 L6 GF30 GA19 GD11. Photo: Stu Forster