Alan Shearer and Duncan Ferguson were benched by the Dutchman with the rain pouring down on Tyneside.
But who played that day and where are they now?
Here’s a look at the XI from that day.
1. Tommy Wright
The veteran keeper was called in with Shay Given injured to play between the sticks for Newcastle. Is now manager of Scottish Premiership side St Johnstone. Photo: Gary M. Prior
2. Warren Barton
Was signed by United as the most expensive defender in the Premier League. He is now a television pundit for Fox Sports as well as general manager and technical director for Los Angeles Blues in the American USL Pro league. Photo: Ben Radford
3. Nikos Dabizas
Dabizas won the European Championships as a player and was no stranger to a goal in a derby while at Newcastle United. He's now technical director at Panathaniakos. Photo: Mark Thompson
4. Didier Domi
Signed from Paris Saint-Germain and sold back there after more than 50 appearances for the Magpies. The French left-back then spent time at Leeds United, Espanyol, Olympiacos and New England Revolution. Now works in the Middle East as a pundit for beIN Sports. Photo: Ben Radford