Shearer was replaced by Oba Martins and while the Nigerian had some highlights, the burden of the number 9 shirt was heavy.

Here's how Newcastle United's record looks in the finals of the FA Cup, Carabao Cup and European competitions.

Newcastle United stand on the brink of history, 90 minutes away from ending their 70-year wait. Without a domestic trophy ...

Newcastle are preparing for their latest shot at glory - and as their game with Arsenal gets closer, the mix of hope and pressure grows ...

The Magpies completed a 4-0 aggregate victory over the Gunners at St James’ Park on Wednesday and will now face either ...

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has compared Arsenal’s 5-1 hammering of Manchester City to one of Newcastle United’s most memorable Premier League wins.

Newcastle United’s wait for a first major ... Defender: Keith Rowland Kevin Keegan wasn’t loving it after losing out on the title in ’96 but a few months later he certainly had a smile ...

But they were undone by a man who would later play a significant role on Tyneside as Kevin Keegan ... United side, with goals from Teddy Sheringham and Paul Scholes doing the damage. Newcastle ...

Future Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan scored twice in Liverpool’s ... Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United overhauled Newcastle to claim the 1995-96 Premiership title (John Giles/PA) Keegan ...