A Historic Moment: Newcastle United's Long-Awaited Trophy and the End to an English Coaching Drought
Collaborating with Saudi support, two dismal English TV series meet their conclusion.
Facebook Twitter Whatsapp E-Mail Print Copy Link A historical day for Newcastle United. The Magpies, who hadn't claimed a major title since 1955, triumph over Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final with a thrilling 2-1 victory. This victory not only ends their long wait but also brings an end to a painful 14-year streak for English coaches without a significant trophy.
A packed Wembley Stadium of 30,000+ devoted Newcastle fans, and over 50,000 overall, witnessed the Magpies' Carabao Cup triumph against Liverpool on this glorious day. The defining moments came from Dan Burn in the 45th minute and Alexander Isak five minutes later, although Federico Chiesa's late equalizer had their hearts racing during the added eight minutes. In the end, the cheers from the victorious Magpies and their fans drowned out the final whistle of referee John Brooks.
A Day the Magpies Will Cherish Forever
Newcastle's manager Eddie Howe, soaked in beer after the match, hailed the memorable event as "a day that will live in infamy." The Magpies have had five unsuccessful trips to Wembley for cup finals since their 1955 triumph, scoring a mere single goal throughout this grueling period. Now, they've finally put an end to their drought and will forever celebrate as one. Although they did win the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup in 1968, domestic trophies hold a special significance in England. This win trumps Liverpool's 2019 Champions League triumph and their subsequent league title the following year.
Swiss international Fabian Schär, fully conscious of the fans' decades of suffering, expressed his elation: "This means everything to me! I know how much this means to the fans of Newcastle and everyone who supports us!"
The Birth of New Legends for the Magpies
When Newcastle United won the FA Cup in 1955, conquerors of Manchester City, the club was still a major force in English football. While their last league title was nearly 30 years prior, they managed three FA Cup wins in the first half of the 1950s. Unforeseen was that their jubilant celebration that day would give way to almost seven decades of heartache. But now, a new era has dawned, as the "Guardian" put it, with the inception of the Magpies' new legends on this day that will be forever cherished.
A Football Fairytale or Cinderella Story? Not Quite. The Real Redemption for Newcastle United Came Earlier, Under the Ownership of the Billionaire Saudi Arabian Sovereign Wealth Fund PIF.
Newcastle United fans first caught a glimpse of hope with the arrival of the PIF in 2021, who invested around 350 million euros for the club. The controversial Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia, who was accused of ordering the horrific murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, led the acquisition. Due to previous concerns about potential competition distortion, Newcastle's new owners were obligated to guarantee the Premier League that the club would not be under Saudi Arabia's state control. Now, they are reaping the initial rewards.
Under Eddie Howe, who took over in 2021 following the Saudis' entry, Newcastle faced the threat of relegation from the Premier League. However, he steered the team to survival in their first season, and since then, they have soared to the Champions League. The team currently sits sixth in the league.
A Long-Awaited End to the English Coaching Curse
"I hope this won't be the only title," Eddie Howe commented after the game. "There's no guarantee, but I think we've proven that we can do it. You don't get many chances, you don't get many chances in a cup final. Today, we had to try to take our chance, and the players did it so well and so impressively under pressure. Our challenge now is to try to get there more often." With this historic win, Newcastle United secures a spot in the Conference League. But clearly, their own ambitions call for more.
The English football nation has endured a grueling horror series since 2008, when Harry Redknapp, an English manager, guided outsider FC Portsmouth to cup victory. Since then, none of the English coaching fraternity have been able to raise a significant trophy.Now, with Eddie Howe's success, this dismal streak has finally been broken.
- Newcastle United's manager, Eddie Howe, expressed his hope that the Carabao Cup victory would not be the team's only title.
- Jose Mourinho, the former coach of several English football clubs, will likely view the Magpies' triumphant end to the drought as an inspiring tag for English managers.
- With the triumph over Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final, plus the series of improvements under the ownership of the Billionaire Saudi Arabian Sovereign Wealth Fund PIF, Newcastle United anticipates help in achieving even greater success in future series.
