A Damien Duff own goal saw Alan Shearer’s men drop into the second-tier – the club’s first relegation under Mike Ashley. The Villa Park crowd mocked Magpies fans on that gut-wrenching afternoon, perhaps a creating a somewhat recent animosity between the pair. But where is that United team now? Click and scroll through the pages to find out...
1. Steve Harper
Harper returned to Newcastle last week as a first-team coach having left his role in the U23s set-up for Northern Ireland - six months prior. He is a trustee of the NUFC foundation and a patron of the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation. Photo: ADRIAN DENNIS
2. David Edgar
The defender made a brief return to the North East earlier this year by joining National League outfit Hartlepool United. His deal wasn’t extended into this season - prompting a return to his native Canada with Forge FC. Photo: GRAHAM STUART
3. Steven Taylor
The Geordie is at his fourth club since leaving Tyneside in 2016 - settling down under at Australian A-League side Wellington Phoenix. He has captained the team for their opening six games of the season. Photo: Michael Steele
4. Fabricio Coloccini
At 37, the former club captain is still plying his trade with hometown team San Lorenzo - the team he left the Magpies for in 2016. The older he gets seems to dictate the amount of the games he plays, however, is still selected when fit. Photo: Michael Steele