NEWCASTLE are preparing for their return to European competition against AC Milan – more than ten years on from their last appearance.
Then managed by Alan Pardew, the Newcastle squad boasted some memorable Premier League figures for the Europa League defeat to Benfica.
Veteran goalkeeper Tim Krul started between the posts with Prem cult hero Papiss Cisse leading the attack.
The striker scored four goals in nine Europa League games that season, including the winner against Anzhi Makhachkala in the last 16.
He also scored in both legs against Benfica as Toon fell to a 4-2 aggregate defeat in the quarter final.