1997-98 Season - October
Wednesday 01 Oct 1997
United fight back from two goals down to secure a draw in front of 100,000 "boisterous" fans in the Ukraine.
Kiev storm into a two goal lead in the first half hour through Rebrov and Shevchenko and only Given's magnificence prevents them from going further ahead. But two spakey goals in the last 12 minutes from Beresford stuns them into silence.
Dalglish loses another striker as Asprilla manages to injure himself whilst taking a free-kick.
Croatian international midfielder Robert Prosinecki claims that both Newcastle United and Tottenham are interested in signing him.
Thursday 02 Oct 1997
Gerry Gilmore's knives are let loose on Tino's stomach and he is expected to be out for between four to six weeks.
Saturday 04 Oct 1997 - Newcastle 1 Spurs 0
David Ginola, Les Ferdinand and Ruel Fox are afforded a "mixed" reception when they arrive back on Tyneside. United dominate for most of the game but have to wait until the last minute for Barton's winner.
Spurs start the second half with 9 men after Les and Ruel are mysteriously locked in the toilets.
Monday 06 Oct 1997
Keegan's upcoming biography is being serialised in The Sun annoying Toon fans who believe he should have told them why he left at the time of his departure.
In his book KK claims that he was deprived of a "dignified" exit and forced out of St James' Park as the club prepared for flotation.
Fanzine editor Steve Wraith states: "We are very upset at the way Kevin has sold his story. It's disgusting that Kevin should chose to make money out of the emotions of Newcastle fans."
The club stays silent.
Monday 13 Oct 1997
Bayern Munich midfielder Markus Munch joins on a week's trial.
John Barnes is one of the many footballers who feature in the video launched by Show Racism the Red Card aimed at combatting racism throughout European society.
Wednesday 15 Oct 1997
Third Division Hull make united battle all the way in the League cup tie at St James'
Debutant Des Hamilton gives the homesters the lead, but they are not sure of their passage until Ian Rush adds a second seven minutes from time.
The Welsh international's goal means that he equals Geoff Hurst's League Cup goalscoring record of 49 goals .
Thursday 16 Oct 1997
Speaking at the launch of his autobiography Keegan states that he felt that he hadn't had a chance to explain to the fans why he was resigning.
He claims that he had wanted to see the 1996/97 season out but that he was forced to make a choice between signing a new two-year contract or leaving immediately as a result of the impending share flotation.
Saturday 18 Oct 1997 - Leeds 4 Newcastle 1
"I can't remember seeing one of my teams play as badly as that" says Kenny after a disastrous performance at Elland Road.
Leeds dominate from the off and three first half goals in a 12 minute spell underlines their superiority.
Within two minutes of the restart it is 4-0 before Keith Gillespie grabs a 62nd minute consolation.
It is not the best unveiling for United's away kit which clashes with the official's outfits and when Steve Watson tries to find a linesman with a 30-yard pass referee David Elleray decides to change his top.
Monday 20 Oct 1997
The club's annual report is published revealing that the wage bill has soared by more than £4million to £15.4 million.
An operating profit before tax of £8.3million is recorded and Chairman Sir Terence Harrison states that future transfers will have to be funded through profits.
Tuesday 21 Oct 1997
United are given an extra 500 tickets for their Champions League game with Barcelona at the Nou Camp. Much more had been requested but United are limited to just 3,400 for the 115,000-seater stadium.
Wednesday 22 Oct 1997 - PSV 1 Newcastle 0
A much improved performance against Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven but Wim Jonk's volley means The Magpies leave empty handed.
Four points from three games and two home games to come means United still have a good chance of progressing.
Despite pre-match media scaremongering the fans behave themselves with the only trouble of any note occurring before the kick-off when PSV fans clash with Ajax supporters who attempt to infiltrate the home supporters' kop.
Saturday 25 Oct 1997
Emergency striker Keith Gillespie blasted in spectacularly for his first at SJP for 29 months to earn United a 1-1 draw with Blackburn Rovers.
United find it hard to break down the durable visitors who equalise through Chris Sutton.
Thursday 30 Oct 1997
Kenny Dalglish blasts speculation linking him with the manager's job at his childhood team Glasgow Rangers calling it an "insult to the fans of Newcastle. Their intelligence has been insulted because it is total fabrication".
19-year-old Australian midfielder Carlos Gonzalez is offered a contract until the end of the season after impressing during a trial period.