Pre-season is nearly upon us and the new campaign feels just around the corner, but it’s not just the Premier League that fans are looking forward to.
In just a matter of weeks, that Champions League anthem will be blasting on the speakers at St. James’ Park, and it’s sure to invoke some memories of the great European campaigns of years gone by.
That anthem has already settled nicely into Newcastle folklore since that stalemate against Leicester City in May, with fans lapping up the iconic music any chance they get. “Good for them,” the tune’s composer Tony Britten told ChronicleLive. “Newcastle have had a fairly torrid time of it over the last few years.”
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All the more reason to celebrate their return to football’s top table. The Magpies have given us some incredible and shocking moments in Europe, as this brilliant piece by Lee Ryder explores. But how much do you remember?
Now is the chance for you to test your knowledge with our Newcastle In Europe quiz. From the Magpies' first foray on the continent with the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup to a memorable run to the Europa League quarter-finals in 2013 - and one or two entertaining moments in between - you'll be asked how much you can remember of the Toon's glorious adventures.
If knowledge isn't your strong point, don't worry. The questions are multiple choice and vary in difficulty, so anyone can have a go. Though good luck getting ten out of ten...
This is part of a series celebrating United’s return to the continent’s premier competition, so stick around throughout the weekend for more in-depth views into the club’s adventures in Europe from our team.
