Didi Hamann has been there and won it in the League Cup - and knows exactly what a big day at Wembley is all about too.
The former Germany star helped himself to a cheeky extra couple of inches on a free-kick before ramming home the last goal at the old Wembley to beat England in the final-ever game. It was Hamann's swing of his right boot that beat David Seaman at the West End of the stadium and pushed Kevin Keegan over the edge as Three Lions boss before the bulldozers moved in.
As we look over the grainy footage of an unwanted piece of Wembley history, Hamann - who also won the League Cup with Liverpool - told Chronicle Live: "It was a long time ago! The perfect scenario was they could have kept a bit more of the old Wembley."
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The Magpies have not visited the new Wembley for a major game since 2000 when a semi-final defeat to Chelsea in the FA Cup ended 2-1 with Rob Lee getting the last goal at the venue of legends in a black and white shirt. They have been back in the Premier League during Tottenham's stay at Wembley but only to taste defeat.
After playing beneath the old Twin Towers for Newcastle and England, Hamann, who has joined us this week to talk all things black and white on Chronicle Live, says: "I understand they need hospitality boxes and need the size bigger. When you get there now, it doesn't feel like it's got much to do with the old Wembley.
"It's so big, and it could be anywhere. That was a shame - but it's still a magical place.
"And special memories for me going to play in England and reaching an FA Cup final in my first season with Newcastle. It was just a special and brilliant day even if we did lose to Man United.
"Wembley has a special place in my heart because it was my first final in England. I reached a few finals with Liverpool but they were in Cardiff, also a brilliant stadium too, but by the time Wembley reopened I couldn't reach another one.
"Yes we lost, but going back to Newcastle I couldn't believe it we were greeted by God knows how many fans, thousands lining the street. I could not think what would have happened if we'd actually won."
Newcastle players applauded Geordie fans in the sunshine that day in May 1999 as Ruud Gullit walked down the old Wembley tunnel without a barely a flicker of acknowledgment to supporters. A quick wave and Gullit was gone that day.
Whether it was due to the fact Newcastle were such a letdown at Wembley or it was simply his moody demeanour during his ill-fated stint in charge will never be full established as he usually shirks invitations to talk United. This time could be different though.
So what does Hamann - who was subbed because of a hip injury 24 years ago at half-time - have to offer the current crop of players this time around?
Hamann said: "Warm hearts, cold heads. Do the same things that got you there in the first place.
"Don't try to do anything different just because it's a final. It's a game like any other.
"If you don't treat it like that you won't win it. You might try something fancy, or a different preparation.
"Do what has got you there. Sometimes that isn't easy because you do get people excited and people are asking you this or that.
"Newcastle aren't used to it. Everybody will talk to the players when they are in town.
"They need to distract themselves this week. The day before is fine, that's when it starts, but don't waste any time or energy thinking about it beforehand."
Although given Newcastle's lack of cup final action that could be impossible for the majority of people.
Hamann added: "I think the tricky thing is when you haven't been in this position for a while. And obviously there are some new players so it's about not getting too excited about it and think too much.
"I always go back to six or seven years ago when Liverpool played Man City, I was there that day. I thought they were nervous that day and had spent the week thinking about what could happen or will happen.
"They lost a lot of energy pre-game that year. That's the main thing to keep calm.
"Eddie has not been in this position very often to keep the same routine as always through the week. Don't get too excited, once you get on the coach or the flight or get to Wembley then start thinking.
"The biggest thing for Newcastle is not to get too excited, the worse thing would be to lose the game before it even started, which has happened before."
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