Magic Magpie memories III: FA Cup, 1951 (From the Pathe newsreel collection).
April 16th, 2010 | 92 Comments |
Magic Magpie Memories II (FA Cup, 1952).
F.A. Cup semi final replay – Newcastle V. Wolves. (2-1) 1951.
This match was played at Leeds Road, Huddersfield. It’s First blood to The Wolves with a goal from Walker. Then Newcastle strike back with goals from two of the usual suspects, Jackie Milburn and Bobby “Dazzler” Mitchell. The Magpies are through to the FA Cup final! Something that would become a regular event over the next few years.
There are four videos in this sequence, one of Newcastle United in the semi final against Wolverhampton Wanderers, one of the final, one of the lads returning to Newcastle to a hero’s reception with brief speecehes from Joe Harvey and Jackie Milburn. Finally, there is a longer feature taking a more general look at the FA Cup of 1951. (more…)