Deep into ‘Project Restart’ and the dark-times of football without fans, the Magpies travelled to the south coast with little to play for, aiming to put on a display against Eddie Howe’s struggling Cherries side.
And they certainly did that, blowing away their opponents to secure a 4-1 win away from home in dazzling orange shirts.
The only blemish on what was a near-perfect display that day came when former Magpie Dan Gosling netted a 90th minute consolation for the hosts.
It was one of the best performances Newcastle put in during Steve Bruce’s time at the club and one that they will be hoping to recreate this weekend when Howe takes his team to the south coast.
But what has happened to the starting XI and substitutes that wore Newcastle colours that day? Here, we take a look at their contrasting fortunes.
5. Federico Fernandez
Fernandez left Newcastle United this summer, joining Elche on a free transfer. However, the Argentine was on the move once again in January after having his contract cancelled by the Spanish side, joining Al-Duhail in Qatar. Photo: GLYN KIRK
6. Javi Manquillo
Manquillo has never really been a regular at Newcastle and has seen his game time very limited under Howe’s management. He has featured just three times in all-competitions this season. Photo: Michael Regan
7. Nabil Bentaleb
Bentaleb joined Newcastle on-loan for the end of the 2019/20 season before returning to Schalke at the end of his time on Tyneside. He spent just one further season at the German side before joining Angers last January on a free transfer. Photo: GLYN KIRK
8. Jonjo Shelvey
Shelvey’s seven-year stay on Tyneside came to an end last month as he moved to join Steve Cooper’s Nottingham Forest, reuniting with former Newcastle team mate Chris Wood at the City Ground. Photo: MICHAEL STEELE