1906/07 Season - Review

NUFC Season 1906/07

1906/07 saw United bounce back in style to reclaim the Championship largely as a result of their brilliant form at St James'

At SJP United were invincible as they recorded 18 wins from 19 games. They drew the last home game making this the only season when United have remained unbeaten at home in the League.

The draw with Sheffield United actually ended our record run of 20 consecutive home victories.

United suffered their first Fa Cup giant killing when struggling Southern League club Crystal Palace deservedly won 2-1 at SJP, thus becoming the only side to win on Tyneside that season.

Once again the Tyne-Wear derby broke the attendance record as 56,375 turned up to see the opening match of the season. The average attendance increased by 35% to just over 33,000. A total that would not be bettered until after the War.

Captain Andy Aitken moved to Middlesbrough whilst Finlay Speedie joined from Rangers.

The regular team was basically unchanged from the previous campaign Lawrence, McCombie, Carr/McCracken, Gardner, Veitch, McWilliam, Rutherford, Howie, Appleyard/McClarence, Orr/Brown, Gosnell