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

5. 2003/04 UEFA Cup Semi-Final

Last ditch effort from Gary Speed of Newcastle as he attacks a cross, during their UEFA Cup semi-final 2nd leg match against Marseille, at the Velodrome Stadium in Marseille. (Final score 2-0 win for Marseille) THIS PICTURE CAN ONLY BE USED WITHIN THE CO
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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.

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