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Newcastle 0-1 Cambridge: Joe Ironside lives out dream with St James' Park winner

Joe Ironside grew up idolising Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer but it was the Cambridge United number nine who scored a "dream" goal at St James' Park to dump the Premier League side out of the FA Cup in the third round.

The 28-year-old, along with housemate and goalkeeper Dimitar Mitov, were the League One side's heroes as they claimed a famous 1-0 win against Eddie Howe's team.

"I can't describe it, I am a bit lost for words, it panned out how I dreamt it last night," Ironside told BBC Sport.

"I have got to play here and it is stuff I dreamed of.