10 Newcastle United Cup Runs That Came Close To Ending Their Trophy Drought

5. 2003/04 UEFA Cup Semi-Final

Newcastle and Marseille drew 0-0 at St James' Park before a certain Didier Drogba was the difference over in France.

The future Chelsea legend scored twice to shatter Newcastle United's dreams and was pretty much unplayable, prompting interest from the Magpies in his signature that evaporated when Chelsea came in for him.