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...
9. Peter Lovenkrands
Lovenkrands accepted the position of Reserve Team Manager at Rangers in 2018 having previously been involved in a passive basis. His song is still heard of the United terraces - which he acknowledges on Twitter. Photo: STRINGER
10. Mark Viduka
The Australian has re-settled back in his homeland and works as a youth coach for Melbourne Knights. His son is among those in the academy - so could we see him follow his Dad’s footsteps to England? Photo: Michael Steele
11. Obafemi Martins
The Nigerian has only just recovered from a year on the sidelines, most recently sustaining a hamstring injury. He is now publicly looking for a new club after leaving Chinese outfit Shanghai Shenhua last year. Photo: Michael Steele
12. Sub: Michael Owen
TV pundit who practically annoyed the whole of Newcastle a few months ago after heavily-criticising the club in his new book. There was that, and his public spat with Newcastle legend Alan Shearer. Photo: Stu Forster