Callum Wilson did not need reminding about settling an old score this weekend against Brentford.
The Magpies were supposed to book their first League Cup semi-final place since 1976 when they clashed with the Bees 11 months ago but were beaten 1-0 on an awful night in the capital.
That night then head coach Steve Bruce found himself under increased pressure from supporters after blowing a big chance of reaching the latter stages of one of the domestic cups.
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But with Eddie Howe now in place and Brentford arriving on Tyneside as a Premier League club, Wilson hopes things can be very different.
Wilson told Chronicle Live: "The manager has come in and he's had a week.
"We had no game and he's got work into us, this week has been more about the game.
"Everybody is going to be excited for it players, staff and supporters - everybody around the town.
"Ultimately games have passed us by but we need a result now and this is a great opportunity.
"It's the manager's first game and the home fans are right behind us.
"We have worked in the international break and we have a new style of play, a new direction.
"It's going to be a good day and I think it can be a positive one.
"If you do what is required of you on a match day then it will lead to a positive result."
When asked if revenge over Brentford can be channelled in a positive way this Saturday, Wilson reflected: "Of course.
"I played in that game, the cup game.
"The manager rotated a lot of the squad that evening to give players an opportunity.
"It was a League Cup quarter-final and we had numerous chances to win it.
"Last season we had a bit more quality as the Premier League side.
"Now they have added to their squad and it's going to be a bit more of an even game.
"We have a new manager, different philosophy and a different style of play.
"We just need to implement that on the day and hopefully we can get the three points that are much needed."
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