2. Newcastle Win Their First-Ever Match On A Sunday - Swansea City vs NUFC (Division Two, October 1983)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O87AvsO98Nc There was something unique about Newcastles trip to Swansea in October 1983, and it wasnt merely down to the reappearance of those legendary silver shirts. The game was due to take place on the Saturday, but bad weather saw the game moved to the following day, meaning United were all set to play their first-ever Sunday fixture. And the diehard Toon fans who stayed on a further 24-hours were recompensed with the clubs third win in a row. Kenny Wharton headed in Terry McDermotts free-kick in the opening minutes before David Mills snatched a second-half winner. And those who stuck around even longer in South Wales saw their team beat Cardiff City 2-0 just three days later.
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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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