Yes, I well remember the winning "Inter-Cities Fairs Cup" run of 1968/1969.
Then the "European Fairs Cup" runs over the following two seasons (1969/1970 and 1970/1971).
Losing out to Anderlecht the previous season...losing the first leg 2-0 but 3-0 up late in the second half only for Anderlecht to score a late goal and winning on away goals rules....one of the worst feelings I’ve ever had in football.
Yes, that Anderlecht Match. WHAT an atmosphere, so loud "United" / "United" / "United" endlessly.
Then, we had it won until Nordhal swiped at the ball with the foot he normally only used to stand on, and we (the holders) were OUT.
Me too, one of the worst feelings . . .
The whole ground was singing the Blaydon Races when Nordhai scored, devastating but best atmosphere ever