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

6. 1999/00 FA Cup Semi-Final

This picture can only be used within the context of an editorial feature. Chelsea's Gustavo Poyet (left) scores the winning goal, during the FA Cup Semi-Final football match against Newcastle United at Wembley. Final score, Chelsea 2, Newcastle 1.
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Current Sunderland manager Gus Poyet has previous with breaking Newcastle hearts, having netted twice to give Chelsea a 2-1 win at Wembley.

Rob Lee, who had been reinstated to the side after former manager Ruud Gullit hadn't even given him a squad number, got Sir Bobby Robson side's goal on the day.

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