The last Newcastle United team to face 1860 Munich 21 years ago - and what they’re up to now
Newcastle United take on 1860 Munich for the first time since they last played the German outfit in the Intertoto Cup in 2001.
It’s almost 21 years to the day since Newcastle United last took on 1860 Munich.
Two decades back it was Bobby Robson in charge of the Magpies, who kicked off their campaign in the Intertoto Cup and ended with Champions League football in the bag.
Is that a good omen for Eddie Howe this season? He’ll certainly hope so as his side take on the now German third tier outfit at the picturesque FC Pinzgau Saalfelden Arena in Austria.
Back in 2001, having beaten Lokeren in the first round over two legs, United faced 1860 in Munich’s Olympic Stadium. They would go on to lose an entertaining third and final round to French side Troyes.
The first leg in Germany saw United win 3-2, thanks to strikes from Nolberto Solano (x2) and Aaron Hughes, before they romped to a 3-1 home win to send them through the final, courtesy of Gary Speed, Lomana Lua-Lua and Solano again.
So, what was the XI that day at St James’ Park and where are they now? Here we take a look at what happened next for the players who turned out for United against 1860 that summer:
Is that a good omen for Eddie Howe this season? He’ll certainly hope so as his side take on the now German third tier outfit at the picturesque FC Pinzgau Saalfelden Arena in Austria.
5. Robbie Elliott
Left United for bitter rivals Sunderland before making a switch to Leeds United and then Hartlepool United. A spell coaching the US then saw Elliott return home.
6. Nolberto Solano
Goalscorer, provider and trumpeter, Solano was a little box of magic at United. The right-sided player with a wedge of a right peg is now technical assistant to Ricardo Gareca with the Peru national team. He also oversees the national U23 side.
7. Rob Lee
One of the best ever signings of the Kevin Keegan era, after lengthy service Lee was inducted into the Newcastle United Hall of Fame in 2019. Can be seen on the after dinner circuit regularly and supporting his two football-playing sons, Elliot and Olly.
8. Gary Speed
Sadly passed away in 2011, aged 42, but remains in the hearts of football supporters well beyond the confines of Tyneside. A Newcastle United midfield hero.