Wem-ber-lee, Wem-ber-lee... The sound echoes across a vibrant city and down the corridor of the Tyne. We're on our way! Yes, siree.
Except that getting to England's national stadium, football's shrine, is no longer good enough for this team of unbeatables. Newcastle United did that in 1974, 1976, 1998 and 1999 and left every single time empty-handed with their dreams crushed.
The League Cup needs to be won and if the considerable shadow of Manchester United is cast upon us then so what? This is a different Newcastle to then. This is a genuine rebirth and we can travel in hope not fear.