It was exactly 16 years ago today at St James’ Park, Steve Bruce supplying fans with one of their funniest ever days, the scoreline reading Newcastle 5 Sunderland 1 (watch...You can click here to read the full article.
The Mag looks back at Newcastle United's 5-1 victory over Sunderland at St James' Park, calling it former manager Steve Bruce's best ever contribution to the club. Kevin Nolan scored a hat-trick and Shola Ameobi added two goals for Newcastle, while Sunderland's Titus Bramble was sent off and Darren Bent scored a late consolation goal.
Following the heavy defeat, Bruce expressed frustration at Newcastle supporters' chants and pledged to seek revenge in the reverse fixture. The article notes Bruce admitted feeling humiliated by the loss as Newcastle supporters celebrated the memorable derby victory.
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