Newcastle United’s starting XI the last time they reached a domestic cup semi-final - gallery
Newcastle United have lost only one of their last eleven matches against Southampton
Newcastle United will compete in what will be their first semi-final in any domestic cup competition since the 2004-05 season this evening. Eddie Howe will lead out his side against Southampton in the Carbabao Cup after beating Tranmere Rovers, Crystal Palace, Bournemouth and Leicester City in earlier rounds.
After travelling to the south coast for tonight’s clash, the Magpies will host the Saints on home soil next week before a potential date at Wembley next month beckons. The Carabao Cup could be the first ‘major’ trophy since their UEFA Interoto Cup victory in 2006.
However, they did come very close previous season when they reached the FA Cup semi-final against Manchester United. While a meeting with Arsenal in the final was in sight, goals from Ruud van Nistelrooy (2), Paul Scholes and Cristiano Ronaldo knocked the Magpies out, with Shola Ameobi netting a consolation on the hour mark.
So, 18 years on, we take a look at the starting XI that came up against the Red Devils in Newcastle’s last cup semi-final.
However, they did come very close previous season when they reached the FA Cup semi-final against Manchester United. While a meeting with Arsenal in the final was in sight, goals from Ruud van Nistelrooy (2), Paul Scholes and Cristiano Ronaldo knocked the Magpies out, with Shola Ameobi netting a consolation on the hour mark.
5. Celestine Babayaro
Babayaro joined Newcastle from Chelsea in 2005 and scored their third goal in the fourth round win over Coventry City. He was released in 2007 after struggling with injuries.
6. Amdy Faye
Faye joined United in 2005 but only made 45 appearances for the club before he was offloaded to Charlton Athletic the following year.
7. Nicky Butt
Butt made over 150 appearances for the Magpies and became club captain in the 2009-10 season. He helped them win promotion back to the top flight the same season before joining South China.
8. James Milner
Milner is one of the most successful players from the starting XI, going onto win three Premier League titles, two FA Cups, two League Cups and the Champions League among others with Man City and Liverpool. The 37-year-old remains a regular in the Reds’ team.