Even a sworn Newcastle United fan would probably not have predicted that the Magpies would be competing for silverware come February.
Eddie Howe's men face Manchester United in the Carabao Cup showpiece at Wembley this Sunday and a victory would ensure that their trophy drought is finally over.
After decades of misery, the Toon fans will be making their journey to London with hopes and prayers in their hearts.
Before that, GOAL tells you everything you need to know about Newcastle's experiences winning silverware in the past, and how long it's been since they last won anything.
When did Newcastle United last win a trophy?
Newcastle last won a trophy in 2017, the Championship title. The Magpies were promoted back to the Premier League after just one season in the second tier after they were crowned champions. However, for a club of Newcastle's stature, it can hardly be regarded as a major success.
This means we have to take a long walk down memory lane to spot Newcastle's last major success. This goes way back to 1955 when captain Jimmy Scoular lifted the FA Cup trophy after beating Manchester City 3-1.
It has been 68 years since then and a ticket for that match cost just three shillings and sixpence! As Bob Dylan would say, The Times They Are A-Changin'.

When did Newcastle United last win the league?
It was the 1926-27 season. The top flight in England was known as Football League First Division back in those days.
22 teams plied their trade back then in the big boys' league, and after 42 matchdays, Newcastle United emerged victorious with 56 points on the board, beating Huddersfield Town with 51.
How many years? 96 and counting!

When did Newcastle United last win the FA Cup?
As mentioned before, it was in 1954-55 that Newcastle last won the FA Cup which was also their final major trophy.
In fact, it was their third victory in five years which established them as a cup team of repute.
When did Newcastle United last win the League Cup?
Newcastle United are yet to win the League Cup in their history. Their best performance came in the 1975-76 season when they finished as runners-up to Manchester City.
In front of a 100,000-strong crowd, Peter Barnes opened the scoring as early as the 11th minute. Newcastle's Alan Gowling equalised but Dennis Tueart's goal early in the second half decided the fate of the match.
So it means that Howe's men can create history on Sunday by becoming the first Newcastle side to lift the trophy if they beat the Red Devils.
When did Newcastle United last win a European trophy?
Newcastle United won the UEFA Intertoto Cup back in 2006. It was a summer competition amongst European clubs which has been discontinued since 2008.
It was essentially a qualifier for the then-UEFA Cup, which has now been rechristened as the UEFA Europa League.
In the 1968-69 season, they won the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup which is widely considered the predecessor to the modern-day UEFA Europa League. It was discontinued in 1971.

How many trophies have Newcastle United won?
Newcastle United have won 21 trophies in their history.
They have been most successful in the FA Cup which they have won six times followed by the first and second division leagues which they have won four times each.
Name of the competition | Year(s) |
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First Division/Premier League | 1904-05, 1906-07, 1908-09, 1926-27. |
Second Division/Championship | 1964-65, 1992-93, 2009-10, 2016-17. |
FA Cup | 1909-10, 1923-24, 1931-32, 1950-51, 1951-52, 1954-55. |
FA Charity Shield | 1909. |
Sheriff of London Charity Shield | 1907. |
Texaco Cup | 1973-74, 1974-75. |
Inter-Cities Fairs Cup | 1968-69. |
UEFA Intertoto Cup | 2006. |