"But it took nearly two decades to return for the FA Cup in 1974 for a loss to Liverpool, compounded by the crowing Emlyn Hughes. We lost the 1976 League Cup final against Man City and more than 20 years later experienced yet more Wembley anguish at the hands of Arsenal (1998) and Manchester United (1999). At least the black and white jester's hat got a couple of outings"
"I'd given up on the idea of hugging my dad as we celebrated on the final whistle at Wembley, of seeing a Newcastle captain lifting a trophy, of knowing what victory felt like. We were perennial underachievers. The 2021 takeover and Eddie Howe's appointment changed the script. We finally had ambition, plus the talent to match. And in March we had our moment in the Wembley sun."
Newcastle United won the Carabao Cup on 16 March 2025, beating Liverpool 2-1 at Wembley to claim their first trophy in 56 years. A lifelong fan recalls earlier triumphs in 1951, 1952 and 1955 and decades of Wembley defeats in 1974, 1976, 1998 and 1999. The father remembers attending the 2023 final with his son and sharing the earlier disappointments. The son describes disillusionment during the Mike Ashley era and renewed hope after the 2021 takeover and Eddie Howe's appointment. Father and son experienced euphoria together as Newcastle finally lifted a trophy at Wembley.
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