On this day (May 11) in 2009, Newcastle United boosted their survival hopes in the Premier League with a win over Middlesbrough. The Magpies came from behind to beat Boro 3-1 in front of more than 50,000 supporters at St James’ Park. Newcastle got off to a bad start when Habib Beye bundled the ball […]
On this day (May 11) in 1997, Newcastle United finished second in the Premier League after thrashing Nottingham Forest in front of more than 36,000 supporters at St James’ Park. The Magpies won 5-0, courtesy of two goals from Les Ferdinand and efforts from Faustino Asprilla, Alan Shearer and Robbie Elliot. United pipped Arsenal and […]
On this day (May 11) in 1968, Newcastle United lost 4-3 to Manchester City in front of more than 46,000 supporters at St James’ Park and handed them the First Division title in the process. The Sky Blues were level on points with bitter rivals Manchester United going into the final game of the season, […]
Andy Carroll was an unused substitute in Newcastle United’s 4-2 win over Leicester City and has only amassed one minute of Premier League football since mid-March, but he’s not letting the lack of playing time get him down. The 32-year-old posted pictures on his Instagram stories of him working out in a gym with his […]
On this day (May 9) in 1993, Newcastle United thrashed Leicester City and sealed promotion to the Premier League as First Division champions. The Magpies enjoyed a 7-1 win over the Foxes in front of more than 30,000 supporters at St James’ Park, courtesy of hat tricks from Andy Cole and David Kelly while Rob […]
On this day (May 8) in 1963, Newcastle suffered a defeat to relegated Walsall in their penultimate game of the season. The Magpies lost 2-0 in front of nearly 22,000 at St James’ Park to end a run of consecutive wins. Joe Harvey started Dave Hollins, Bill McKinney, George Dalton, John McGrath, Willie Penman, Jim […]
Newcastle United travel to the King Power Stadium to face Leicester City in the Premier League on Friday evening and are on a four-game losing streak against the Foxes. Read Newcastle looked into the Magpies’ last away win over Leicester and found out it’s been more than two years since they came out on top […]
On this day (May 7) in 1955, Newcastle United won the FA Cup after beating Manchester City. The Magpies beat the Sky Blues 3-1 in front of 100,000 supporters at Wembley. Doug Livingston started Ronnie Simpson, Bobby Cowell, Ron Batty, Bob Stokoe, Tom Casey, Jimmy Scoular, Bobby Mitchell, Vic Keeble, Jackie Milburn, Len White and […]
On this day in 1993, Newcastle United won the First Division title and sealed promotion to the Premiership after beating Grimsby Town. The Magpies enjoyed a 2-0 win in front of more than 14,000 supporters at Blundell Park. Kevin Keegan started Pavel Srníček, Kevin Scott, Barry Venison, Steve Howey, John Beresford, Paul Bracewell, Lee Clark, […]
On this day (May 4) in 1974, Newcastle United lost 3-0 to Liverpool in the FA Cup final and were left embarrassed after a lacklustre performance in front of 100,000 supporters at Wembley Stadium. A number of players were red-faced for pre-match comments made coupled with the manner of their defeat, so Newcastle fans won’t […]
On this day in 1952, Newcastle United won the FA Cup for the second consecutive season after beating Arsenal in the final. The Magpies beat the Gunners 1-0 at Wembley Stadium, courtesy of an 84th-minute goal from George Robledo. Stan Seymour started Ronnie Simpson, Bobby Cowell, Alf McMichael, Joe Harvey, Frank Brennan, Ted Robledo, Tommy […]
On this day (May 3) in 1930, Newcastle United avoided relegation after beating West Ham United at St James’ Park. The Magpies enjoyed a 1-0 win over the Hammers, courtesy of Joe Devine in front of more than 39,000 supporters, but it was also a memorable game due to Hughie Gallagher never making an appearance […]