Newcastle trophy drought: A look back at the Magpies’ long wait for silverware

Newcastle’s hopes of ending their 54-year trophy drought remain on track after they beat Southampton to reach the Carabao Cup final.

The Magpies, who completed a 3-1 aggregate victory over the Saints at St James’ Park on Tuesday, have not collected major silverware since their 1969 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup triumph, and last tasted domestic success in the 1955 FA Cup.

Here, the PA news agency looks back at their long wait for glory.

Treble trouble

Newcastle striker Alan Shearer shows his disappointment after the club's 1999 FA Cup final defeat by Manchester United
Newcastle striker Alan Shearer shows his disappointment after the 1999 FA Cup final defeat by Manchester United (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Dennis the menace

Dennis Tueart scores Manchester City’s winner against Newcastle in the 1976 League Cup final
Dennis Tueart scores Manchester City’s winner against Newcastle in the 1976 League Cup final (PA)

All’s fair…

Newcastle skipper Bob Moncur scores in the first leg of the club's Inter-Cities Fairs Cup final victory over Ujpest Dozsa
Newcastle skipper Bob Moncur scores in the first leg of the club’s Inter-Cities Fairs Cup final victory over Ujpest Dozsa (PA)

Three-sy does it

Newcastle captain James Scoular celebrates victory over Manchester City in the 1955 FA Cup final
Newcastle captain Jimmy Scoular celebrates victory over Manchester City in the 1955 FA Cup final (PA)

Howe’s that?

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson got the better of Newcastle counterpart Ruud Gullit in the 1999 FA Cup final
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson got the better of Newcastle counterpart Ruud Gullit in the 1999 FA Cup final (Sean Dempsey/PA)

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