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...
13. Sub: Shola Ameobi
Ameobi is trusted as Newcastle’s Loan Co-Ordinator, a role which requires him to arrange short-term transfers for the club’s academy players. When not busy with that, the 38-year-old occasionally acts as a pundit on Sky Sports. Photo: Stu Forster
14. Sub: Jose Enrique
We all know Enrique’s battle with a rare brain tumour and thankfully the retired Spaniard is here to tell the tale after making a full recovery. The 33-year-old seems to be taking an interest in TV work after appearing in the Sky Sports News studio a few weeks ago. Photo: IAN KINGTON