The 2005-06 campaign delivered a season of dramatic turbulence and a legendary farewell for Newcastle United as The Magpies surged from a relegation scare under Graeme Souness to secure a vital 7th-place finish and a spot in the Intertoto Cup under new manager Glenn Roeder. The season was defined by the emotional final act of club icon Alan Shearer, who scored his 201st goal to break Jackie Milburn's all-time scoring record, a landmark moment in his final season before retirement. Spearheaded by Shearer's 14 goals in all competitions, the team's late-season form, which saw them win nine of their last 14 league games, turned a crisis into a heroic escape that remains a defining chapter in the club's modern history.. The 2006-07 campaign was a season of dramatic turbulence and European adventure for Newcastle United, ultimately finishing 13th in the Premier League. Following the retirement of the legendary Alan Shearer, the focus shifted to new signing Obafemi Martins, whose searing pace delivered 11 crucial league goals to top the scoring charts. The Magpies secured the UEFA Intertoto Cup before embarking on a memorable UEFA Cup run that was ultimately cut short by a heartbreaking Round of 16 exit to AZ Alkmaar on away goals. Despite a season of managerial change and an unprecedented injury crisis, the European experience provided moments of hope and remains a defining chapter of that transitional era for The Magpies.