By JON NEWCOMBE

FORMER Newcastle United ball boy Toby Flood returned to St James’ Park the hero as the Falcons rewarded a club record crowd of 30,174 with a priceless victory in their pursuit of the playoffs.
Flood kicked three penalties in each half and converted Niki Goneva’s 22nd-minute try as well as expertly controlling the latter stages as Saints threatened to spoil the party.
Saints showed no signs of the travel sickness that has dogged them this season and outscored Newcastle three tries to one. However, the visitors were left with only a losing bonus point for their e...