At least two generations of Newcastle United supporters have never seen their team win a major trophy. Sorry to remind you, but today marks the anniversary of the Magpies’ 6-2 aggregate victory over Újpest Dozsa to clinch the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup - the 53rd year of hurt on Tyneside.
Captain Bob Moncur bagged three times across the two games to lead by example as United clinched the modern-day equivalent of the Europa League. Joe Harvey - who won two FA Cups with Newcastle as a player - immortalised his status at St James’ Park just four years after guiding the club back to the First Division.
Several club icons have emerged since that iconic triumph in Budapest but none have replicated the class of 69. Malcolm Macdonald, Peter Beardsley, Kevin Keegan, and Alan Shearer; all players who deservedly hold legendary status yet the task of securing a trophy - despite numerous heartbreaks - remains elusive.
