18 Nov 2000:  Alan Shearer of Newcastle United looks on in despair after missing from the penalty spot during the FA Carling Premiership match against Sunderland played at St James Park, in Newcastle, England. Sunderland won the match 2-118 Nov 2000:  Alan Shearer of Newcastle United looks on in despair after missing from the penalty spot during the FA Carling Premiership match against Sunderland played at St James Park, in Newcastle, England. Sunderland won the match 2-1
18 Nov 2000: Alan Shearer of Newcastle United looks on in despair after missing from the penalty spot during the FA Carling Premiership match against Sunderland played at St James Park, in Newcastle, England. Sunderland won the match 2-1

On this day in 2000: Newcastle United lose Tyne-Wear derby - where are they now?

On this day in 2000, Sunderland defeated Newcastle United at St James’s Park as Alan Shearer missed a late penalty.

The home side took the lead early on through the late Gary Speed only to be cancelled out by Don Hutchinson’s second-half leveller.

And with just 14 minutes remaining, Micky Gray sent a wonderful cross into Shay Given’s box, which was met superbly by Niall Quinn, who headed the ball past the goalkeeper.

To compound matters for Newcastle United, Shearer saw a late penalty saved by Sunderland goalkeeper Tommy Sorenson.

Here’s what happened to the Newcastle United team from that day – and where they are now:

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