Newcastle United: 7 Most Memorable Moments In Silver
4. Jenas Nods Home From Laurent Robert Freekick In Holland - PSV Eindhoven vs NUFC (UEFA CUP Quarter Final, April 2004)
One crumb of comfort following Newcastles early exit from the Champions League in 2003 was their participation in the UEFA Cup and a storming run to the semi-finals. And before they eventually fell to a Didier Drogba-inspired Marseille in the last four, Sir Bobby Robson took his troops to face his former club PSV Eindhoven at the Phillips Stadium. The Dutch outfit were strong, with the likes of Mark van Bommel, Wilfred Bouma and Mateja Kezman in their starting XI, and it was the latter who opened the scoring after quarter-of-an-hour. But United remained focussed, and snatched an equaliser right on the stroke of half-time when Jermaine Jenas connected with Laurent Roberts dangerous free-kick. The match ended 1-1, but set up the return leg at St. James Park perfectly, and thanks to a pair of headers from Alan Shearer and Gary Speed on home soil, the Magpies progressed.
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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