Test your Toon knowledge of a memorable era for the Magpies

FOR Newcastle United, the 1970s began with the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup taking pride of place in the St James' Park trophy cabinet amid much optimism for the future - and ended with the Magpies marooned in the oblivion of football's second tier, and toiling on and off the pitch.

- By DAVID MORTON

Along the way there were two Wembley cup finals, a couple of European campaigns, and a host of exciting players wearing black and white - along with others who didn’t really cut it at the Toon.

Check out our just-for-fun quiz. The 25 questions reflect the ups and downs of United during that memorable decade. You'll find the answers at the end.

1. In September 1970, Newcastle United defeated the champions elect of Italy 2-0 at St James' Park in the first round second leg of the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup. Name the Italian team.

2. After five years, striker Wyn Davies left Newcastle United to join which club?

3. Centre-forward Malcolm Macdonald was signed for £180,000 from which club in the summer of 1971?

4. Which team were Newcastle playing when midfielder Tony Green suffered what would be a career-ending injury in September 1972?

5. Which popular early-70s Newcastle striker enjoyed a terrace chant that derived from Handel's Messiah?