Eddie Howe will urge his Newcastle players to write their own piece of history after learning the club last won a trophy one month before man first walked on the Moon.
The head coach was aware that the Fairs Cup of 1969 was the last piece of silverware, but he was amused when informed that it pre-dated Neil Armstrong’s historic landing.
Newcastle host Crystal Palace on Wednesday evening in the Carabao Cup third round with Howe intent on progression. This is in stark contrast to the ownership of Mike Ashley, whose club told supporters that the cups were not a priority.