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:
9. Leicester City - 27 points
Arguably Newcastle’s best performance of the season - beating Leicester 4-2 at the King Power Stadium. Record: P18 W8 D3 L7 GF32 GA18 GD4. Photo: Laurence Griffiths
10. Newcastle United - 26 points
Top 10 finish! Newcastle gained 26 points after Jones’ arrival, compared to the 19 points picked up from the opening 20 matches. Record: P18 W7 D5 L6 GF27 GA28 GD-1. Photo: DAVID KLEIN
11. Aston Villa - 26 points
Jamaal Lascelles headed an injury-time equaliser to prevent defeat at home to Villa. Record: P20 W7 D5 L8 GF22 GA25 GD-3. Photo: Pool
12. Everton - 26 points
Jones’ first game as part of Bruce’s coaching staff and what an impact. A new formation sealed a fantastic 2-0 victory at Goodison Park. Record: P20 W7 D5 L8 GF18 GA26 GD-8. Photo: Pool