It was the game Newcastle fans had been looking forward to from the moment the fixtures were announced - the derby was back! St James' Park was at its passionate best. Yet even the most loyal United fan could hardly have expected the drama that was to unfold. Tyneside was about to witness one of the most spectacular Newcastle victories in 112 years of league football between these two great rivals. Captain Kevin Nolan wrote his name in black and white history with a devastating hat-trick while home grown Shola Ameobi added a clinical brace. This was an ultimate team performance though, with every player responding brilliantly to manager Chris Hughton's inspired leadership. This was the derby day of a lifetime, and the biggest win for over half a century. All 90 marvellous minutes are here to savour from a game that will be remembered for generations.
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