He got injured in a 2-1 win against Chelsea prior to the second leg so didn't play. If we'd had Woodgate and Bellamy for that match we'd have gone through.
I don't think it can be done today though. Players have the patience of a pea and so won't stay for a few seasons while a club builds it's squad up. They're off the minute one of the top 4 (or perhaps City) wave the £££ in their face.