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:
17. West Bromwich Albion - 15 points
A trip to the Hawthorns ended in a boring 0-0 draw. Record: P18 W3 D6 L9 GF20 GA28 GD-8. Photo: GEOFF CADDICK
18. Fulham - 15 points
Newcastle and Jones enjoyed their season finale at Craven Cottage - claiming a 2-0 win. Record: P19 W3 D6 L10 GF12 GA26 GD-14. Photo: Pool
19. Sheffield United - 15 points
United’s final home game of the season ended in a 1-0 victory courtesy of Willock’s first-half header. Record: P18 W5 D0 L13 GF8 GA30 GD-22. Photo: Jan Kruger
20. Southampton - 14 points
The Newcastle players produced heroics as the nine men held on for a crucial 3-2 win. Record: P19 W4 D2 L13 GF20 GA44 GD-24. Photo: Pool