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.
17. SUB: DeAndre Yedlin
Yedlin’s four-and-a-half year stay at the club ended in January 2021 when he joined Galatasaray on a free transfer. He moved to Inter Miami in his native USA a year later, playing under the guidance of former Everton man Phil Neville. Photo: Julian Finney
18. UNUSED SUB: Karl Darlow
Darlow acted as Dubravka’s no.2 for a number of years, but fell down the pecking order following Nick Pope’s arrival. Darlow joined Hull City on deadline day. Photo: Gualter Fatia
19. UNUSED SUB: Fabian Schar
Schar was never really utilised by Bruce and could have left the club due to a lack of gametime. However, he stayed at St James’s Park and has become one of their standout and most reliable performers under Howe. Photo: OLI SCARFF
20. UNUSED SUB: Danny Rose
Rose completed the set of a trio of loanees in the squad and, like the others, left the club upon expiration of his move. The 32-year-old joined Watford on a free transfer in July 2021, but was released a year later and remains without a club. Photo: Richard Heathcote