Newcastle United History

During the 1950s, within a span of five years the team lifted the FA Cup trophy on three occasions. Firstly they defeated Blackpool 2–0 in 1951; the next year they beat Arsenal 1–0 and defeated Manchester City 3–1 in 1955.

1955 FA Cup Final   Created on: 5/21/2008   By: dank   Tags: Newcastle,   1955 FA Cup Final,   1955,   Final,   FA Cup,   Manchester City

Players like Bobby 'Dazzler' Mitchell and 'Wor Jackie' Milburn became legends. The return of player like Joe Harvey also contributed to the team’s success after the end of World War saga. The high profile players teamed up with Stan Seymour and helped Newcastle United to return to the elite as Second Division Champions in 1965. During late sixties, the team got transformed into an unpredictable side that took challenges and defeated the best teams.

In 1968, for the first time the team qualified for Europe and astonished many by winning the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup by defeating strong rivals like Feyenoord, Sporting Lisbon, Real Zaragoza,  Rangers and Hungary's Újpest FC in the final. The United got transformed into a reliable team after their prominent on-field play. In the following years, the club got a team of talented players like Malcolm Macdonald, Jimmy Smith, Tony Green and Terry Hibbitt who became all-time favorites among the football fans. Malcolm Macdonald became a strong player and with his impressive goal scoring tally led United’s attack during the FA Cup and the League Cup. Though the Magpies were unsuccessful in getting the trophies home, however they did get small consolation for putting in their best efforts in the Texaco Cup in 1974 and 1975.

By 1980s, the United’s performance had started declining and they reached in the Second Division. Arthur Cox helped to get United back to the First Division during 1982. With team managers like Willie McFaul, Jack Charlton and Jim Smith, the team remained in the top slot before being relegated in 1989. The Newcastle United was struggling to achieve good ranking. Though Sir John Hall was trying his best, the team perhaps was praying for a miracle that could save them from further slipping down to the Third Division. Miracle did happen, when the team won the two final League games against Portsmouth and Leicester City.

During the 1950s, within a span of five years the team lifted the FA Cup trophy on three occasions. Firstly they defeated Blackpool 2–0 in 1951; the next year they beat Arsenal 1–0 and defeated Manchester City 3–1 in 1955.

1955 FA Cup Final   Created on: 5/21/2008   By: dank   Tags: Newcastle,   1955 FA Cup Final,   1955,   Final,   FA Cup,   Manchester City

Players like Bobby 'Dazzler' Mitchell and 'Wor Jackie' Milburn became legends. The return of player like Joe Harvey also contributed to the team’s success after the end of World War saga. The high profile players teamed up with Stan Seymour and helped Newcastle United to return to the elite as Second Division Champions in 1965. During late sixties, the team got transformed into an unpredictable side that took challenges and defeated the best teams.

In 1968, for the first time the team qualified for Europe and astonished many by winning the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup by defeating strong rivals like Feyenoord, Sporting Lisbon, Real Zaragoza,  Rangers and Hungary's Újpest FC in the final. The United got transformed into a reliable team after their prominent on-field play. In the following years, the club got a team of talented players like Malcolm Macdonald, Jimmy Smith, Tony Green and Terry Hibbitt who became all-time favorites among the football fans. Malcolm Macdonald became a strong player and with his impressive goal scoring tally led United’s attack during the FA Cup and the League Cup. Though the Magpies were unsuccessful in getting the trophies home, however they did get small consolation for putting in their best efforts in the Texaco Cup in 1974 and 1975.

By 1980s, the United’s performance had started declining and they reached in the Second Division. Arthur Cox helped to get United back to the First Division during 1982. With team managers like Willie McFaul, Jack Charlton and Jim Smith, the team remained in the top slot before being relegated in 1989. The Newcastle United was struggling to achieve good ranking. Though Sir John Hall was trying his best, the team perhaps was praying for a miracle that could save them from further slipping down to the Third Division. Miracle did happen, when the team won the two final League games against Portsmouth and Leicester City.

The 1992–93 seasons brought some good moments for the United Team. The team efficiently won the eleven league games but suffered defeat by 1-0 against Grimsby Town. Newcastle became Division One champions, with their attacking display of exciting football and a win at Grimsby which got them a promotion to the Premier League. Under Keegan’s guidance, the United team experienced success quite often with their attacking flair and securing a third position during the 1993-94 seasons. During the 1995-96 seasons, the club had a close brush with victory at the Premier League and was ahead of Manchester United but unfortunately suffered defeat. The match against Liverpool has been described as the greatest ever Premiership match, where Newcastle united lost the match by 4-3. The 1996–97 seasons saw Newcastle once again finish in second place, and during this campaign, Newcastle recorded an emphatic 5-0 victory over Manchester United.

Newcastle 5-0 Manchester United   Created on: 5/21/2008   By: dank   Tags: Newcastle,   Newcastle 5-0 Manchester United,   Premier League

During the 2001–02 seasons, Newcastle got a chance to get qualification for the Champions League after finishing in 4th place. However, this did not stop Robson from being sacked in 2004, and Graeme Souness took over. The decision however proved to be unsuccessful and unpopular and even Souness was sacked from his job. Glenn Roeder replaced Souness. During the same time, Alan Shearer overtook Jackie Milburn for being the club’s highest goal-scorer. At the end of 2005–06 seasons, Shearer retired with a record of 206 goals for the club.
 

The 1992–93 seasons brought some good moments for the United Team. The team efficiently won the eleven league games but suffered defeat by 1-0 against Grimsby Town. Newcastle became Division One champions, with their attacking display of exciting football and a win at Grimsby which got them a promotion to the Premier League. Under Keegan’s guidance, the United team experienced success quite often with their attacking flair and securing a third position during the 1993-94 seasons. During the 1995-96 seasons, the club had a close brush with victory at the Premier League and was ahead of Manchester United but unfortunately suffered defeat. The match against Liverpool has been described as the greatest ever Premiership match, where Newcastle united lost the match by 4-3. The 1996–97 seasons saw Newcastle once again finish in second place, and during this campaign, Newcastle recorded an emphatic 5-0 victory over Manchester United.

Newcastle 5-0 Manchester United   Created on: 5/21/2008   By: dank   Tags: Newcastle,   Newcastle 5-0 Manchester United,   Premier League

During the 2001–02 seasons, Newcastle got a chance to get qualification for the Champions League after finishing in 4th place. However, this did not stop Robson from being sacked in 2004, and Graeme Souness took over. The decision however proved to be unsuccessful and unpopular and even Souness was sacked from his job. Glenn Roeder replaced Souness. During the same time, Alan Shearer overtook Jackie Milburn for being the club’s highest goal-scorer. At the end of 2005–06 seasons, Shearer retired with a record of 206 goals for the club.
 

1992-93
Promoted to FA Carling Premiership as division one Champion.
1994–95
Sell Andy Cole to Manchester united for English record transfer fee of £7 million.
1995-96
FA Carling Premiership runners-up
1996–97
Sign Alan Shearer for world record of £ 15 million. Manager Kevin Keegan quits in January. Replaced by Kenny Dalglish. FA Carling Premiership runners up.
1997–98
Lose FA Cup Final 2 – 0 to Manchester United.
1999–00
Bobby Robson replaces Gullit. Wins first match 8-0 against Sheffield Wednesday.
2004–05
Robson Sacked. Replaced by Graeme Souness.
2005-06
Sign Michael Owen for Club record £ 17 million. Souness sacked, replaced by Glenn Roeder. Shearer becomes record goal scorer overtaking Jackie Millburn’s tally of 200. Retires having scored 206 goals for Newcastle.
2006-07
Roeder sacked with one match of the Barclays Premiership season to go. Sam Allardyce appointed two days after season ends. 26th June Mike Ashley and St. James Holdings gain 90% of shares, enough to take over the club.

1992-93
Promoted to FA Carling Premiership as division one Champion.
1994–95
Sell Andy Cole to Manchester united for English record transfer fee of £7 million.
1995-96
FA Carling Premiership runners-up
1996–97
Sign Alan Shearer for world record of £ 15 million. Manager Kevin Keegan quits in January. Replaced by Kenny Dalglish. FA Carling Premiership runners up.
1997–98
Lose FA Cup Final 2 – 0 to Manchester United.
1999–00
Bobby Robson replaces Gullit. Wins first match 8-0 against Sheffield Wednesday.
2004–05
Robson Sacked. Replaced by Graeme Souness.
2005-06
Sign Michael Owen for Club record £ 17 million. Souness sacked, replaced by Glenn Roeder. Shearer becomes record goal scorer overtaking Jackie Millburn’s tally of 200. Retires having scored 206 goals for Newcastle.
2006-07
Roeder sacked with one match of the Barclays Premiership season to go. Sam Allardyce appointed two days after season ends. 26th June Mike Ashley and St. James Holdings gain 90% of shares, enough to take over the club.

4 First Division and Premier League Champions (1904-05, 1906-07, 1908-09, 1926-27)
2 First Division and Premier League Runners-up (1995–96, 1996–97)
1 Old Second Division Champions (1964-65, 1992-93)
1 Old Second Division Runners-up (1897-98, 1947-48)
6 FA Cups (1910, 1924, 1932, 1951, 1952, 1955)
1 Charity Shields and Community Shields (1909)
1 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup (1969)
1 UEFA Intertoto Cup (2006)
2 Texaco Cups (1974, 1975)
1 Anglo-Italian Cup (1973)
1 Kirin Cup (1983)
2 Milk Cups (1985, 1989)
 

4 First Division and Premier League Champions (1904-05, 1906-07, 1908-09, 1926-27)
2 First Division and Premier League Runners-up (1995–96, 1996–97)
1 Old Second Division Champions (1964-65, 1992-93)
1 Old Second Division Runners-up (1897-98, 1947-48)
6 FA Cups (1910, 1924, 1932, 1951, 1952, 1955)
1 Charity Shields and Community Shields (1909)
1 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup (1969)
1 UEFA Intertoto Cup (2006)
2 Texaco Cups (1974, 1975)
1 Anglo-Italian Cup (1973)
1 Kirin Cup (1983)
2 Milk Cups (1985, 1989)