United went 2 down to their local rivals only for Dennis Knight to pull one back from the penalty spot. Things looked bleak when Knight was given his marching orders with 20 minutes left, only for Lewis Gibbons to grab an unlikely equaliser for ten man Newcastle.

If the NUFC youths beat QPR they will be at home to Blackburn or Stoke.
That quarter-final match would of course also be played at St.James’ Park and as well as the obvious benefits from progressing in the competition a massive bonus every game the kids get to play at SJP..

Can we find another Gazza or Bobby Moncur amongst the latest crop of kids?

The draw for the next round of the FA Youth Cup takes place on Friday when hopefully they’ll get a home draw so as many fans can get along to support them as possible.