Participating in the FA Youth Cup since it was introduced in the 1952/53 season, Newcastle have lifted the trophy twice - in 1962 and 1985 - and were beaten finalists in 1976.

Since those high points though, no less than five cup runs have ended with the young Magpies bowing out at the Semi-Final stage: 1989, 1999, 2006, 2007 and 2010.

Youth Cup record 1952-1982

Youth Cup record 1983-2012

Youth Cup record 2013 onwards

While we wait for another trophy acquisition, here are some photos of the victorious class of '85:

Back row: Colin Suggett (coach), Brian Kilford, Jeff Wrightson, 
Brian Tinnion, Joe Allon, Gary Kelly, Stephen Forster, Kevin Scott, 
Jimmy Nelson (coach) 

Front row: Paul Stephenson, Tony Hayton, Peter Harbach, Stuart Dickinson, Paul Gascoigne, Ian Bogie, Tony Nesbit, Ian McKenzie.