5. Waddle, McDermott, Keegan Grab Point In The Capital - Fulham vs NUFC (Division Two, March 1984)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dhr1-YL6Wpg In a dramatic clash with Fulham on Guy Fawkes Night in 1983, Newcastle found themselves 2-1 down with two minutes to go, only for David Mills and Kenny Wharton to turn things around and spark delirium inside St. James Park. And any hopes the rematch on the banks of the Thames would be a sedate affair a little over three months later were quickly quashed by two goals in a minute. United took the lead in front of the Match of the Day cameras when Peter Beardsley got on the end of John Trewicks knock-down to score with an opportunist overhead kick. But from the restart, the home side drew level in an instant and took the lead 20 minutes later, leaving the Magpies staring at defeat in the capital for a third time in the 1983-84 season. Resplendent in their silver shirts with black pinstripes, however, the Toon grabbed a point when Terry McDermott latched onto Chris Waddles clever pass and crossed for Kevin Keegan to head home from close range.
Dan Sheridan
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Former matchday programme editor at my hometown club, Newcastle United, and a lifelong fan. Fully qualified journalist and experienced freelance writer with a passion for European football, particularly England and Spain. Have interviewed some of the biggest names in the game and work has appeared both locally and nationally in print, online and on air.
Attended my first Newcastle game in 1980, and my heroes include Sir Bobby Robson, Peter Beardsley, Alan Shearer and Kevin Keegan - all of whom I've been lucky enough to interview and work alongside over the years.
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