The 1955 FA Cup was Newcastle’s last domestic trophy but Carabao Cup final against Liverpool is chance for glory
Eddie Howe responded to the question with a thin smile followed by a flat denial. Newcastle’s manager had just been asked whether his team were jinxed and a sense of deja vu permeated the room.
That query has echoed, periodically, around St James’ Park throughout the 70 years since Gypsies reputedly placed a powerful curse on the club. As staff and players holidayed after winning the FA Cup in 1955, Travellers set up camp at a deserted training ground before being, somewhat unceremoniously, ejected.
About Author
More Stories
NBC Universal agrees to $3bn extension to broadcast Olympics in US
Three more ski jumpers suspended as cheating scandal engulfs sport
Top women’s clubs to play in lucrative seven-a-side tournament in buildup to WCL final